to welsh

Examples

• All

• I've never welshed on a debt.

  Maverick (1994)

• I scowled at the window—Keith better not try using this as an excuse to welsh on his bet—then I looked back at Samson.

  Fiction book (2000)

• I never welsh on a deal and I really do want the car...

  Used Cars (1980)

• Regret, I'm going to welsh for the first time in my life.

  Bloodhounds of Broadway (1989)

• I wouldn't welsh on him if I was you.

  Hercules in New York (1970)

• And if you welsh, this will cause me no little embarrassment.

  Guys and Dolls (1955)

• The military promised... and now they are welshing on that damn compact.

  The Right Stuff (1983)

• And I know I'd end up welshing on this one.

  Fiction book (1999)

• And while we're at it, don't go welshing on the tips, Jimmy.

  Valentino (1977)

• I always honor my word, so I would never welsh on a bet.

Synonyms

B

to break a promise

vsto welsh

16 2.6

To fail to do what you said you would do

is about failing to pay debts or breaking promises especially after a bet

W

to welch

vsto welsh

• Offensive

4 9.9

To refuse to pay money you agreed to, often after losing a bet

is the general term for failing to pay debts or breaking promises

W

to welsh on

vsto welsh

• Offensive

4 9.9

To fail to keep a promise or pay a bet

is used more generally for failing to pay debts or breaking promises

W

to write checks you can't cash

vsto welsh

• Informal

1 9.5

To promise something you cannot do

is specifically about failing to pay debts or not honoring bets and agreements

W

to welcher

vsto welsh

• Offensive

9.9

To refuse to pay money you owe after losing a bet

is the same meaning but differs only as a different form

W

to welsh out

vsto welsh

• Offensive

9.4

Fail to do something you promised, often by not paying what you owe

is focused on failing to pay debts or breaking promises after a bet

Antonyms

F

to fulfill

• US

265 2.8

To do what is required or promised

H

to honor

• Specialized

83 5.4

Accept and pay a check or bill when it is presented

Phrasal Verbs

W

to welsh on

• Offensive

4 9.9

To fail to keep a promise or pay a bet

W

to welsh out

• Offensive

9.4

Fail to do something you promised, often by not paying what you owe

Compounds

W

Welsh rabbit

• UK

1 6.7

Melted cheese served hot on toast, often with beer or mustard

W

Welsh rarebit

• UK

1 7.9

A hot dish of melted cheese mixed with beer served on toasted bread

W

Welsh corgi

1 3.5

A small, long-bodied dog with short legs and pointed ears used for herding

C

Cardigan Welsh corgi

4.9

A small herding dog from Wales with rounded ears, a long tail, short legs, and a strong body

P

Pembroke Welsh corgi

4.0

A small dog from Wales with a short tail, pointed ears, and short legs

W

Welsh springer spaniel

4.7

A medium-sized friendly hunting dog with a red and white coat from Wales

W

Welsh terrier

4.8

A small dog with rough fur bred in Wales for hunting

W

Welsh parsley

8.9

An edible herb people use to flavor salads and cooked food

W

Welsh pony

4.5

A small, strong pony from Wales that is gentle and smart

W

Welsh poppy

8.4

A garden flower with pale yellow, showy petals that grows well in shade

W

Welsh Black

7.5

A black breed of cattle from Wales raised for both meat and milk

W

Welsh comb

8.6

A hair comb with wide teeth from Wales used to untangle curly hair

W

Welsh language

6.3

A Celtic language spoken in Wales

W

Welsh onion

3.1

A plant with long green stems and small white bulbs used in cooking for a mild onion taste

How Trustworthy

to honor

• Specialized

83 5.4

to welsh

• Offensive

5 9.5

to cheat

474 1.2

Surface Forms

Etymology