welsh

Dodge a debt

To welsh is to fail to honor a bet or obligation—to back out of a promise, especially involving money: He welshed on the deal and skipped town.

The term is considered offensive by many because it perpetuates a stereotype about Welsh people being untrustworthy.

The spelling welch is a variant. (Capitalized Welsh relates to Wales.)

renege

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Preset standard option

shirk · evade · backpedal · retract · weasel

Opposites
honoring commitments

welshhonor

High regard, moral dignity

fulfill · keep one's word · deliver · make good · follow through

financial/debt behavior

welshpay up

Settle a debt

settle · pay off · square up · make whole · repay

trustworthiness in dealings

welshtrustworthy

Worthy of confidence

reliable · dependable · honest · honorable · upstanding

Phrases
Family

Welshman, welshed, welshing, welch, Welshwoman

Familiarity
Top 500,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG