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

Later on Monday two other Heritage stalwarts, Cully Stimson and Hans von Spakovsky, also resigned with what they called “a heavy heart and profound sadness.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Foyston died three years after Morris at 74, buried in Shoreline along with original Mets teammate Cully Wilson.

From Seattle Times

If you were deafened by Gary Cully's entrance, ears were melting when Taylor made her entrance just before 11pm in Dublin.

From BBC

Lightweight Gary Cully: "Taylor wants all the smoke and I believe she's the best in the world. I believe she'll come through on Saturday night. Gary Cully victory, Katie Taylor fight - that's all I can see on Saturday night."

From BBC

All the Irish fighters on the card were afforded a rousing welcome including Gary Cully, who has been given the honour of being co-main event to his hero Taylor.

From BBC