cull

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

A fool, gullible person; a dupe.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Follow but my counsel, and I will show you a way to empty the pocket of a queer cull without any danger of the nubbing cheat.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A man or boy.

Register: slang

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “cull” mean?

A fool, gullible person; a dupe.

Is “cull” formal or informal?

cull is generally slang.