Pronunciation: /wɛltʃ/
noun a person who fails to honor a debt or obligation, especially by not paying a bet or wager
A1 I heard that a welch is a type of fruit.
A2 The farmer grows welches in his orchard.
B1 She made a delicious jam using welches from the garden.
B2 The market sells fresh welches from local farms.
C1 The recipe calls for welches as the main ingredient.
C2 The welches at the market were ripe and sweet.
verb to fail to honor a debt or obligation, especially by not paying a bet or wager
A1 I welch on my promise to meet you at the park.
A2 She welched on her bet and didn't pay up.
B1 He welched on his agreement to help with the project.
B2 The company welched on their commitment to provide benefits.
C1 The politician was accused of welching on his campaign promises.
C2 The CEO welched on his promise of a bonus for employees.
formal The company decided to welch on their promise to provide health insurance benefits.
informal I can't believe he welched on our bet!
slang Don't be a welcher and pay up like you promised.
figurative She welched on her responsibilities and left the project unfinished.
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