Gull
(noun)
- A seabird with long wings, a white body and gray or black back and wings.
- A person who is easily deceived or cheated.
Origin:
From old norse "gyllir".
Examples:
- The shore was lined with gulls, their cries filling the air.
- The gulls were diving into the water to catch fish.
- He was able to take advantage of the gullible tourists and sell them fake handbags.
- The businessman was arrested for scamming gullible investors out of their money.
- The company's reputation was tarnished after it was discovered they had been taking advantage of gullible customers.