Gulliver Definition & Meaning

gulliver
noun
  1. a fictional Englishman who travels to the imaginary land of Lilliput in a satirical novel by Jonathan Swift

"Gulliver" in song lyrics

See how gulliver is used in real songs:

  • "we made travels like Gulliver"
    Reks — Grey Hairs
  • "critics on gullivers travels size of gulliver"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "gulliver"

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