Definitions

1. noun

A nickname, especially for a man, often used in a teasing or affectionate way.

“He’s known as Gilligan among his friends for his misadventures.”

2. proper noun

A fictional character in the 1960s American television show ‘Gilligan’s Island’, who is the first mate of a small sailing boat and the main protagonist of the series.

“The castaways on Gilligan’s Island were trying to survive on the deserted island.”