Question

What is the meaning of "fool-gudgeon" in merchant of Venice? ​

Answer 1

Explanation:

gudgeon was used to refer to a credulous or easily fooled person which fits in with the idea of, "hey, I am just a fool, don't listen to my opinion."

Answer 2

Answer:

Gratiano is calling himself a fool, "this opinion" being what he had been saying up to that point to cheer up Antonio.

It's a "But what do I know..." statement as a continued joke.

So, what I now understand is that Gratiano tells Antonio not to look for such foolish opinions with his melancholic bait? Correct me if I am wrong.

Explanation:

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