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welsh

/wɛlʃ/

Meanings
verb
To swindle someone by not paying a debt, especially a gambling debt.

Examples :

"He welsh'ed on his friend's bet, leaving him with nothing. "
business finance moral game bet

Related Words

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not noun

/nɒt/ /nɑt/

A unary operation on logical values that changes true to false, and false to true.

"The not of the student's attendance record meant they were absent. "

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friend noun

/fɹɛnd/

A person other than a family member, spouse or lover whose company one enjoys and towards whom one feels affection.

"John and I have been friends ever since we were roommates at college.   Trust is important between friends.   I used to find it hard to make friends when I was shy."

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gambling verb

/ˈɡæm.blɪŋ/

To take a risk, with the potential of a positive outcome.

"She is gambling on getting a promotion at work, hoping the new project will make a good impression. "

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leaving verb

/ˈliːvɪŋ/

To have a consequence or remnant.

"The heavy rain was leaving puddles all over the playground. "

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swindle noun

/ˈswɪnd(ə)l/

An instance of swindling.

"The insurance company's tactic was a blatant swindle, designed to take advantage of customers' fears. "

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his pronoun

/ˈhɪz/ /ˈhɘz/

Honorific alternative letter-case form of his, sometimes used when referring to God or another important figure who is understood from context.

"The school principal, a respected figure, announced that his decision was final. "

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someone noun

/ˈsʌmwʌn/

A partially specified but unnamed person.

"Do you need a gift for that special someone?"

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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with adverb

/wɪθ/ /wɪð/

Along, together with others, in a group, etc.

"Do you want to come with?"

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nothing noun

/ˈnʌθɪŋ/

Something trifling, or of no consequence or importance.

"The broken pencil was nothing; I easily found a new one. "

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debt noun

/dɛt/

An action, state of mind, or object one has an obligation to perform for another, adopt toward another, or give to another.

"My brother has a debt to repay; he promised to help me move furniture. "

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paying verb

/ˈpeɪ.ɪŋ/

To give money or other compensation to in exchange for goods or services.

"he paid her off the books and in kind where possible"