Welshing: meaning, definitions and examples
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welshing
[ wɛlʃɪŋ ]
gambling context
Welshing refers to the act of failing to pay a debt, particularly in the context of gambling or wagering. This term carries a negative connotation, as it implies dishonesty or a lack of integrity in financial dealings related to bets.
Synonyms
cheating, defaulting, reneging.
Examples of usage
- He was accused of welshing on his poker debts.
- Don't trust him; he has a reputation for welshing.
- The gambler lost money and ended up welshing his friend.
- Welshing on bets is frowned upon in the gambling community.
Translations
Translations of the word "welshing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 enganar
🇮🇳 धोखा देना
🇩🇪 betrügen
🇮🇩 menipu
🇺🇦 обманювати
🇵🇱 oszukiwać
🇯🇵 だます
🇫🇷 tromper
🇪🇸 engañar
🇹🇷 aldatmak
🇰🇷 속이다
🇸🇦 خداع
🇨🇿 podvádět
🇸🇰 podvádzať
🇨🇳 欺骗
🇸🇮 prevarati
🇮🇸 svik
🇰🇿 алдау
🇬🇪 მოსული
🇦🇿 aldatmaq
🇲🇽 engañar
Etymology
The term 'welshing' is believed to have originated in the early 20th century, primarily in British slang. It is thought to have come from the stereotype of Welshmen as being dishonest in gambling activities, although this stereotype is unfounded and offensive. As a result, the term carries with it a heritage of prejudice and misunderstanding. 'Welsh' itself derives from the Old English word 'wealh', meaning foreigner or outsider, which was used by the Anglo-Saxons to refer to the Celtic tribes in Britain. Over time, the association between Welshmen and gambling debts solidified the term's usage. Despite its historical roots, it is now largely recognized as an inappropriate and derogatory term, and its usage is discouraged in modern contexts that value inclusivity and respect.