Where does “gelul” come from?
gelul (Dutch) comes from Dutch lullen, from Middle Dutch lollen.
gelul (Dutch): bullshit, empty talk
Definitions
- bullshit, empty talk
Ancestry of “gelul”, step by step
gelul traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Dutch lullen
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dutch | lullen | To talk/tell nonsense; To mumble; To be occupied... |
| 2 | Middle Dutch | lollen | — |
via Dutch ge
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dutch | ge | "unstressed form of gij:" you |