What does BILKS mean?

Dictionary Entry: Bilks 1. Parts of Speech:

Bilks is a verb.

2. Definitions:

• To cheat or defraud someone, usually of money or property.
• To evade payment of a debt or obligation.

3. Pronunciations:

• US Pronunciation: /bɪlks/
• UK Pronunciation: /bɪlks/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "bilks" originated in the 17th century from the word "bilk" which meant to cheat or defraud. It is commonly used in modern English to describe a situation where someone has been cheated or defrauded, usually of money or property. It can also be used to describe someone who has evaded payment of a debt or obligation.

5. Synonyms:

• Cheat
• Defraud
• Swindle
• Scam
• Rip off

6. Related Words:

• Bilby
• Bilge
• Bills
• Bilbo
• Biles

7. Example Sentences:

• He bilked his investors out of millions of dollars.
• The company tried to bilk its creditors by filing for bankruptcy.
• She accused him of bilking her out of her inheritance.