What is the meaning of the word "chouse"?
The origin of "chouse" is believed to date back to the early 17th century, possibly deriving from an incident involving a Turkish interpreter who swindled English merchants out of their goods.
Definitions:
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Outmaneuvering someone in a situation, thereby gaining an advantage through deceit or cunning.
VERB
- The small town's residents were choused by a smooth-talking investor who promised prosperity but left them in debt.
- The small town's residents were choused by a smooth-talking investor who promised prosperity but left them in debt.
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To cheat, trick, or swindle someone out of something. VERB
- He felt choused when he discovered the antiques he purchased at the auction were nothing but clever replicas.
- He felt choused when he discovered the antiques he purchased at the auction were nothing but clever replicas.