prellen — meaning in English

English meaning

• bilk noun The act of spoiling an opponent's score in the card game crib.
• stiff adjective Rigid; not easily bent or moved.
• welch verb To fail to pay a debt or honor a promise, especially a bet.

Senses

prellen is used for these senses in English:

• bilk (transitive) To do someone out of their due; to deceive or defraud, to cheat (someone).
• stiff To fail to pay that which one owes (implicitly or explicitly) to another, especially by departing hastily.
• welch To fail to fulfill an obligation.

bilk — full definition

1. noun The act of spoiling an opponent's score in the card game crib.
2. noun A trick meant to deceive someone.
3. noun A person who cheats or tricks others out of money.

stiff — full definition

1. adjective Rigid; not easily bent or moved.
2. adjective Formal or awkward in manner; not relaxed.
3. adjective Severe or harsh, especially describing a penalty, competition, or drink.
4. verb Informal: to fail to pay someone what they're owed, especially a tip or bill.
5. noun Slang: a dead body.

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