cully

American  

[kuhl-ee] / ˈkʌl i /

noun

plural

cullies

1. Archaic. a dupe.

2. Slang. fellow; companion.

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verb (used with object)

cullied, cullying

1. to trick; cheat; dupe.

cully British  

/ ˈkʌlɪ /

noun

1. slang pal; mate

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Etymology

Origin of cully

First recorded in 1655–65; perhaps shortening of cullion

Example Sentences

But the single word which survives in the family recollection is a dissyllable, the word for milk, which was cully.

From The Child and Childhood in Folk-Thought Studies of the Activities and Influences of the Child Among Primitive Peoples, Their Analogues and Survivals in the Civilization of To-Day by Chamberlain, Alexander F.

An expression among impures, signifying the cully who pays, in opposition to a flash man.

From 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue by Grose, Francis

When a rook or cully is engaged amongst   bad bowlers.

From 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue by Grose, Francis

The cully freely blotted the scrip, and tipt me forty hogs; the man freely signed the bond, and gave me forty shillings.—Scrip is also a Change Alley phrase for the last loan or subscription.

From 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue by Grose, Francis

"What's up, cully?" he asked; as Mr. Mingle turned from the instrument, and the other caught a glimpse of his scared white face.

From Harper's Round Table, October 22, 1895 by Various