Welshed: meaning, definitions and examples
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welshed
[ wɛlʃt ]
informal usage
To 'welshed' means to renege on a bet or obligation, often by not paying what is owed. This term is usually used in informal contexts, particularly in gambling or betting scenarios. The usage implies dishonesty or a lack of integrity in fulfilling an agreement. It is often associated with someone who backs out of a commitment without justification or consideration for the other party. Welshed can also refer more broadly to any failure to uphold a promise.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He welshed on our bet after losing the game.
- Don't welshed on your promises; that's bad form.
- After he welshed on the deal, nobody wanted to do business with him.
- She was known to welshed when things didn't go her way.
Translations
Translations of the word "welshed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 abandonado
🇮🇳 बदनाम
🇩🇪 abgehauen
🇮🇩 ditinggalkan
🇺🇦 зраджений
🇵🇱 porzucony
🇯🇵 放棄された
🇫🇷 abandonné
🇪🇸 abandonado
🇹🇷 terk edilmiş
🇰🇷 버림받은
🇸🇦 مهجور
🇨🇿 opuštěný
🇸🇰 opustený
🇨🇳 被抛弃的
🇸🇮 zapusten
🇮🇸 yfirgefið
🇰🇿 тасталған
🇬🇪 მიტოვებული
🇦🇿 tərk edilmiş
🇲🇽 abandonado
Etymology
The term 'welshed' has its origins in British slang and is derived from the practice associated with the Welsh people—stereotypically, as it was believed they were likely to default on bets or loans. This connotation may have emerged during the 19th century when gambling became increasingly popular in the UK. The term reflects cultural stereotypes rather than any factual accuracy about Welsh individuals or communities. Such terms demonstrate how language can evolve in relation to societal views and behaviors, often perpetuating unfounded biases. Over time, 'welshed' has transitioned from a regional colloquialism to a more generalized usage in English, although its meanings remained rooted in the ideas of dishonesty and failure to fulfill obligations.