Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cullion

noun

/ˈkʌljən/

Definition

A person of low status; a scoundrel.

Examples

He was often treated like a cullion by his peers.
The villain in the story was portrayed as a cullion, with no redeeming qualities.
In a moment of anger, she called him a cullion for his deceitful behavior.

Meaning

The term cullion refers to someone who is considered worthless or despicable, often used in a derogatory sense to describe a lowly or contemptible person.