How to Pronounce "welsher"
word
ˈwɛlʃɚ
WEL-sher
wˈɛlʃɐ
WEL-shuh
Definition
A welsher is a person who does not pay a debt or bet they owe, especially after losing a gambling bet.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɛlʃɚ
British English
wˈɛlʃɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WEL-sher
UK
WEL-shuh
Listen in Context
He is known as a welsher at the casino.
Nobody trusts a welsher.
If you make a bet, don't be a welsher.
After losing, he tried to avoid paying—classic welsher behavior.