Gudgeon

Pronunciation: /ˈɡʌdʒən/

Definitions of gudgeon

noun a person who is easily deceived or cheated

Example Sentences

A1 I caught a small gudgeon while fishing in the river.

A2 The gudgeon is a type of freshwater fish commonly found in streams and rivers.

B1 The gudgeon's scales shimmered in the sunlight as it swam gracefully in the water.

B2 Anglers often use gudgeons as bait to attract larger fish.

C1 The gudgeon's intricate patterns and colors make it a popular choice for aquarium enthusiasts.

C2 Scientists are studying the behavior and habitat of gudgeons to better understand freshwater ecosystems.

Examples of gudgeon in a Sentence

formal The gudgeon is a small freshwater fish commonly found in rivers and streams.

informal I caught a gudgeon while fishing in the creek yesterday.

slang Hey, did you see that gudgeon of a guy at the party last night?

figurative She felt like a gudgeon in a sea of sharks during the job interview.

Grammatical Forms of gudgeon

• past tense: gudged
• plural: gudgeons
• comparative: more gudgeon
• superlative: most gudgeon
• present tense: gudgeon
• future tense: will gudgeon
• perfect tense: have gudgeoned
• continuous tense: is gudgeoning
• singular: gudgeon
• positive degree: gudgeon
• infinitive: to gudgeon
• gerund: gudgeoning
• participle: gudgeoned

Origin and Evolution of gudgeon

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'gudgeon' originated from Middle English 'goujon' which came from Old French 'goujon' meaning a small fish.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'gudgeon' evolved from referring to a small fish to also being used to describe a metal pivot or socket for a hinge or a person who is easily deceived or taken advantage of.