different between welsh vs chirper

English

Alternative forms

• welch
• Welsh

Etymology

Sometimes suggested to derive from disparaging stereotypes of the Welsh (“people from Wales”), though firm evidence of this derivation is lacking. Compare gyp (“swindle”) (probably from gypsy (“Roma”)), and jew (“defraud”), from Jew.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /w?l?/

Verb

welsh (third-person singular simple present welshes, present participle welshing, simple past and past participle welshed)

1. (offensive) To swindle someone by not paying a debt, especially a gambling debt.

Usage notes

• The use of this term is sometimes considered offensive, especially by Welsh people, because it is taken as a negative stereotype of the Welsh.

See also

• gyp
• jew down

References

English

Etymology

chirp +? -er

Pronunciation

Noun

chirper (plural chirpers)

1. A thing or animal that makes a chirping sound.

   The electronic smoke alarm includes a chirper which sounds when the battery is low.

2. (Canada, slang, mildly derogatory) A person who speaks with a distinct English or Welsh accent.

   I could barely understand a word that chatty chirper said.

3. (obsolete, slang) A chirping cup; an alcoholic drink.