A “gobemouche” is a slang term used to describe a person who is easily fooled or gullible.
This term originates from French, where “gobe-mouche” literally means “fly-swallow.” In the context of slang, it refers to someone who figuratively swallows or believes everything they hear without questioning or doubting its authenticity. It is often used to describe someone who falls for scams or hoaxes easily.
Example 1: “Don’t be such a gobemouche and believe everything that guy tells you. He’s probably just trying to trick you.”
Example 2: “She’s such a gobemouche that she even fell for the Nigerian prince scam. It’s embarrassing how easily she gets fooled.”
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