welcher

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The word "welcher" is a noun that refers to someone who doesn’t repay a debt or does not fulfill a wager (a bet or agreement). It describes a person who takes advantage of others by not paying what they owe.

Usage Instructions:

• Context: You use "welcher" when talking about someone who has borrowed money or made a bet but refuses to pay back or honor their agreement.
• Form: It is a noun, so it can be used as the subject or object in a sentence.

Example:

• "After he lost the game, I realized he was a welcher because he never paid me the money he owed."

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced discussions, you might use "welcher" in contexts where you discuss ethics in gambling or financial responsibility.

Word Variants:

• Welching (verb): The act of not paying back a debt or not fulfilling a wager.
  • Example: "He was known for welching on his bets."

Different Meaning:

While "welcher" specifically refers to someone who swindles by not repaying debts or wagers, it is not commonly used in everyday English. It is more of a term you might find in literature or specific discussions about gambling or debts.

Synonyms:

• Deadbeat: A person who avoids paying debts.
• Freeloader: Someone who takes advantage of others without giving anything in return.
• Swindler: A person who cheats others out of money.

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• "To welch on a bet": This phrase means to not honor a bet.

  • Example: "He always welches on his bets, so I don’t trust him."

• "To stiff someone": This is an informal way to say that someone has not paid what they owe.

  • Example: "I can’t believe he stiffed me on that loan."

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Noun

1. someone who swindles you by not repaying a debt or wager

Synonyms

• welsher