verb
- past tense of cully; to trick, deceive, or cheat someone
Usage: archaic; informal
Examples
- The con artist cullied the wealthy merchant out of his fortune.
- He felt cullied after discovering the deal was fraudulent.
- She cullied her way into their confidence with false promises.
- The travelers were cullied by the dishonest innkeeper.
- They cullied him into believing the investment was legitimate.