Welsher (Noun)
Meaning
Someone who swindles you by not repaying a debt or wager.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The gambler was furious when he discovered that his friend was a welsher, refusing to pay up after a losing bet.
- Many people have been scammed by welshers on online marketplaces, who promise to pay for goods but never follow through.
- The welsher had a reputation for borrowing money from friends and family, with no intention of ever paying it back.
- After lending him money multiple times, Sarah realized she had been dealing with a welsher who had no intention of repaying her.
- The welsher's victims were left with significant financial losses, and many were left feeling angry and betrayed.