Welsh
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /wɛlʃ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Welsh is a verb meaning (derogatory, sometimes offensive) To cheat or swindle someone, often by not paying a debt, especially a gambling debt.
Meaning
(derogatory, sometimes offensive) To cheat or swindle someone, often by not paying a debt, especially a gambling debt.
More Meanings
- (derogatory, sometimes offensive) To go back on one's word.
- (obsolete) Foreign.
Example Sentences
"He can weasel out if^([sic]) it." Ibanez massaged her knuckles. "He can say Couch welshed on a deal, and didn't show, and that's why Karen got got. It isn't conclusive. I have another thing I can lay on him, but even the two combined won't do. We need a third smoking gun if we're really gonna smoke this son of a bitch."
Word Forms
- welshes
- welshing
- welshed
- welch
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include wales, monoglot, welch, wels, wills, wells.
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