Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gudgeon
noun
/ˈɡʌdʒən/
Definition
A small freshwater fish commonly found in Europe and Asia.
Examples
- The gudgeon is often used as bait for catching larger fish.
- In the river, we spotted a gudgeon darting among the pebbles.
Meaning
Gudgeon refers both to a specific type of fish and can also be used colloquially to describe a person easily deceived or tricked.
Synonyms
- fish
- bait
