Chouse — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ˈchau̇s/

Meaning & Definition of Chouse

Chouse (verb)

  1. cheat, trick
  2. to drive or herd roughly

Chouse (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to rob by the use of trickery or threats

    "an open-air bazaar where generations of unwary tourists have been choused"

    similar: beat, bilk, bleed, cheat, chisel, con, cozen, defraud, diddle, do, do in, euchre, fiddle, fleece, flimflam, gaff, hose (slang), hustle, mulct, nobble (British slang), pluck, ream, rip off, rook, screw, shake down, short, shortchange, skin, skunk, squeeze, stick, stiff, sting, sucker, swindle, thimblerig, victimize, sell a bill of goods to, take for a ride, take to the cleaners
    related: extort, wrench, wrest, wring, clip, gouge, nick, overcharge, soak, exploit, milk, deceive, dupe, fool, gull, trick, rope (in), betray, bitch, double-cross, bamboozle, fast-talk

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Chouse

The most common words with a similar meaning to Chouse:

Slang: hose
British slang: nobble
beat, bilk, bleed, cheat, chisel, con, cozen, defraud, diddle, do, do in, euchre, fiddle, fleece, flimflam, gaff, hustle, mulct, pluck, ream, rip off, rook, screw, shake down, short, shortchange, skin, skunk, squeeze, stick, stiff, sting, sucker, swindle, thimblerig, victimize, sell a bill of goods to, take for a ride, take to the cleaners

Related Words for Chouse

extort, wrench, wrest, wring, clip, gouge, nick, overcharge, soak, exploit, milk, deceive, dupe, fool, gull, trick, rope (in), betray, bitch, double-cross, bamboozle, fast-talk

Word Forms of Chouse

Inflections: choused, chousing

Origin & Etymology of Chouse

perhaps from Turkish çavuş doorkeeper, messenger

First known use: 1654

Frequently Asked Questions about Chouse

What does "Chouse" mean?

"Chouse" means cheat, trick. As a verb, it is defined as: cheat, trick.

What is another word for "Chouse"?

Other words for "Chouse" include beat, bilk, bleed, cheat, chisel, con, cozen and defraud. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Chouse" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Chouse"?

There are 63 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Chouse". Common alternatives include beat, bilk, bleed, cheat, chisel, con, cozen, defraud, diddle and do.

How do you use "Chouse" in a sentence?

Examples of "Chouse" in a sentence: "an open-air bazaar where generations of unwary tourists have been choused".

Is "Chouse" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Chouse" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Chouse"?

"Chouse" is pronounced /ˈchau̇s/.

What is the origin of the word "Chouse"?

"Chouse" comes from perhaps from Turkish çavuş doorkeeper, messenger. First known use: 1654.

What is another word for "Chouse" meaning "to rob by the use of trickery or threats"?

When "Chouse" (verb) means to rob by the use of trickery or threats, synonyms include beat, bilk, bleed, cheat, chisel and con.