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welsh

[welsh]

welsh Definition

  • 1to fail to pay a debt or obligation
  • 2to go back on one's word or promise

Using welsh: Examples

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

  • Example

    He welshed on his promise to help me move.

  • Example

    I don't want to welsh on my bet, so I'll pay you what I owe you.

  • Example

    She accused him of welshing on their deal.

welsh Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for welsh

  • default
  • renege
  • back out
  • break one's promise
  • fail to honor an agreement

Antonyms for welsh

Idioms Using welsh

  • Welsh on the deal

    to fail to fulfill a promise or obligation

    Example

    I can't believe he welshed on the deal after all we've done for him.

  • Welsh on the bet

    to fail to pay a gambling debt

    Example

    If you welsh on the bet, you'll never be able to show your face around here again.

  • Welsh rabbit

    an alternative name for Welsh rarebit, a dish made of melted cheese and other ingredients served hot over toast

    Example

    I'm in the mood for some Welsh rabbit tonight.

Phrases with welsh

  • Welsh rarebit

    a dish made of melted cheese and other ingredients served hot over toast

    Example

    I ordered the Welsh rarebit for breakfast.

  • Welsh corgi

    a breed of dog with short legs and a long body, originally bred for herding cattle and sheep in Wales

    Example

    The Queen of England is known for her love of Welsh corgis.

  • Welsh onion

    a type of onion with a mild flavor, often used in Asian cuisine

    Example

    The recipe calls for chopped Welsh onions.

Origins of welsh

from Old English 'wielisc', meaning 'foreign'

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Summary: welsh in Brief

The verb 'Welsh' [welsh] means to fail to pay a debt or obligation or to go back on one's word or promise. It is often used in phrases like 'Welsh on the deal' or 'Welsh on the bet.' 'Welsh' also has other meanings, such as the dish 'Welsh rarebit,' the breed of dog 'Welsh corgi,' and the type of onion 'Welsh onion.'