Welsher

Pronunciation: /wɛlʃər/

Definitions of welsher

noun A person who cheats or swindles others

Example Sentences

A1 A welsher is someone who doesn't pay their debts.

A2 I heard that John is a welsher who always avoids paying for his share.

B1 The company blacklisted the welsher who tried to cheat them out of money.

B2 The welsher was caught trying to skip out on the bill at the restaurant.

C1 The welsher was prosecuted for multiple counts of fraud and embezzlement.

C2 The notorious welsher was finally apprehended after years of evading the authorities.

Examples of welsher in a Sentence

formal The welsher refused to honor the terms of the contract.

informal I can't believe he's being a welsher and not paying up.

slang Don't be a welsher and try to get out of your bet.

figurative Being a welsher in business deals can ruin your reputation.

Grammatical Forms of welsher

• past tense: welshed
• plural: welshers
• comparative: more welsh
• superlative: most welsh
• present tense: welshes
• future tense: will welsh
• perfect tense: have welshed
• continuous tense: is welshing
• singular: welsher
• positive degree: welsher
• infinitive: to welsh
• gerund: welshing
• participle: welshed

Origin and Evolution of welsher

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'welsher' originated as a derogatory term used to describe a person who refuses to pay their debts or obligations, particularly in relation to bets or wagers.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'welsher' has evolved to also refer to someone who fails to fulfill a promise or commitment, not just financial obligations. It carries a negative connotation of deceit or dishonesty.