What does WELSH mean?

Welsh

Parts of Speech: verb, adjective, noun

Definitions:

• verb: to fail to meet an obligation or promise
• adjective: relating to Wales or its people or language
• noun: a person from Wales or a speaker of Welsh

Pronunciations:

• US: /wɛlʃ/
• UK: /wɛlʃ/

Origin and Usage:

The verb "welsh" is considered offensive by some people and has been replaced by the term "renege" in some contexts. The adjective and noun forms of "Welsh" refer to Wales, a country in the United Kingdom, or its people or language.

Synonyms:

• verb: renege, break a promise, default
• adjective: Cymric, Cambrian
• noun: Welshman, Welshwoman, Cymro, Cymraes

Related Words:

• Welch
• Wales
• whale
• wheel
• while

Example Sentences:

• He welshed on his promise to pay back the loan.
• The Welsh language is spoken by a minority of people in Wales.
• She is a proud Welshwoman who loves her countrys culture.