chouse

[chous]

chouse Definition

• 1. to cheat or trick someone
• 2. to obtain something by deceitful means

Using chouse: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "chouse" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He tried to chouse me out of my money.

• Example

  The salesman choused her into buying a faulty product.

• Example

  He was choused out of his inheritance by his greedy relatives.

chouse Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for chouse

• cheat
• defraud
• swindle
• trick

Phrases with chouse

• chouse the system

  to manipulate or exploit the rules or regulations of a system for personal gain

  Example

  He choused the system by exploiting a loophole in the tax code.

• chouse up

  to dress up or adorn oneself in an ostentatious or showy manner

  Example

  She choused up for the party, wearing a glittering gown and diamond jewelry.

• chouse around

  to waste time or procrastinate instead of doing something productive

  Example

  Stop chousing around and get to work on your project!

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Summary: chouse in Brief

'Chouse' [chous] is a verb that means to cheat or deceive someone, often to obtain something through deceitful means. It can be used in phrases like 'chouse the system,' meaning to exploit rules for personal gain, or 'chouse up,' referring to dressing up in a showy manner. 'Chouse' is an informal term synonymous with 'con' or 'scam.'