Welcher (Noun)
Meaning
Someone who swindles you by not repaying a debt or wager.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- He was a notorious welcher who had left a trail of unpaid debts and broken promises in his wake.
- The gambler was furious when he discovered that his opponent was a welcher who had no intention of paying up.
- After being stiffed by the welcher, Sarah was left with a significant financial loss and a healthy dose of skepticism.
- The welcher's reputation preceded him, and no one was willing to lend him money or make a bet with him.
- In the end, the welcher's scheme was exposed, and he was shunned by the community for his dishonest ways.