Gullible

Pronunciation

• GenAm IPA: /ˈɡʌlɪblÌ©/

Origin

Either gull + -ible, or from dialect Middle English gull ("newly hatched bird"), perhaps from Old Norse gulr, from the hue of its down.

Online Etymology Dictionary|gullible

Full definition of gullible

Adjective

1. Easily deceived or duped; naïve, easily cheated or fooled.

Synonyms

• fleeceable, green, naif, naïve

Derived terms

• gullibility
• gullibly

Anagrams

• bluegill