Associations to the word «Chouse»

Adjective

Verb

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Wiktionary

CHOUSE, verb. (transitive) To cheat, to trick.
CHOUSE, noun. One who is easily cheated; a gullible person.
CHOUSE, noun. A trick; a sham.
CHOUSE, noun. A swindler.
CHOUSE, verb. (US) (of cattle) To handle roughly, as by chasing or scaring.
CHOUSE, verb. (US) (regional) To handle, to take care of.
CHOUSE, verb. (transitive) (US) (regional) To cause undesirable activity in livestock, such as running. [from late 19th c.]

Dictionary definition

CHOUSE, verb. Defeat someone through trickery or deceit.

Wise words

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