welshes
Dodges paying debts
Welshes is the third-person singular of welsh, meaning to fail to honor a bet or obligation: He always welshes on his debts.
The term is considered offensive to Welsh people, though many users are unaware of the ethnic slur embedded in it.
Also spelled welch.
Breaks a pledge
- defaultsPreset options or failures
- breaksSplits or pauses
- cheatsDeceives for advantage
- swindlesDeceptive theft schemes
deceives · double-crosses · backstabs · betrays · misleads · defrauds · bilks · stiffs
Escapes secretly, often guiltily
- skipsOmits or hops lightly
- dodgesEvades with quick movement
- bailsWicket's top pieces
- fleesDeparts to escape danger
escapes · disappears · vanishes · eludes · avoids · ducks · slips away · runs off
Not deserving of confidence
- dishonorableLacking integrity or ethics
- unreliableNot consistently performing
- dishonestInclined to deceive
- deceitfulInclined to mislead others
shifty · crooked · underhanded · shady · slippery · two-faced · faithless · treacherous
reneges
Breaks a pledge
swindles · deceives · double-crosses · backstabs · betrays · misleads · defrauds · bilks · stiffs · cons
absconds
Escapes secretly, often guiltily
flees · escapes · disappears · vanishes · eludes · avoids · ducks · slips away · runs off · takes off
untrustworthy
Not deserving of confidence
- dishonorableLacking integrity or ethics
- unreliableNot consistently performing
- dishonestInclined to deceive
deceitful · shifty · crooked · underhanded · shady · slippery · two-faced · faithless · treacherous · duplicitous
bet
Risked stake on outcome
bookie · odds · payout · winnings · marker · debt · poker · racing · sportsbook · casino
welsheshonors
Recognition for achievement
fulfills · delivers · follows through · makes good · upholds
welshespays up
Fulfills a monetary obligation
settles up · pays off · repays · settles · reimburses
- Welsh flagDragon-adorned national banner
- Welsh accentBritish Isles regional pronunciation
- Welsh rarebitSeasoned cheese sauce on toast
- Welsh choirVocal ensemble from Wales
- Welsh dragonHeraldic beast of Wales
- Welsh cakesSpiced griddle-cooked rounds