<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>A small, European, freshwater fish, <em>Gobio gobio</em>, of the minnow family, having a threadlike barbel at each corner of the mouth, used as bait.</li><li>Any of certain related fishes.</li><li>A person who is easily duped or cheated.</li><li>A bait or allurement.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(Used with object) To dupe or cheat.</li></ul>