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gudgeon

The correct spelling is gudgeon.

How to pronounce gudgeon

/ˈɡʌdʒən/
noun

IPA: /ˈɡʌdʒən/

Say it like: Guj-on

The correct spelling is gudgeon. A small freshwater fish, Gobio gobio, that is native to Eurasia.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A small freshwater fish, Gobio gobio, that is native to Eurasia.
  2. 2.Any of various similar small fish of the family Eleotridae, often used as bait.
  3. 3.A person apt to take the bait; one easily cheated or duped; also, an idiot.
  4. 4.Something used to lure or tempt; bait, a lure.
  5. 5.A circular or cylindrical fitting, often made of metal, into which a pin or pintle fits to create a hinge or pivoting joint.

verb

  1. 1.To deprive (someone) fraudulently; to cheat, to dupe.
  2. 2.To take the bait; to be defrauded or duped.

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