bilk Meaning & Definition
/bɪlk/
What Does Bilk Mean?
Bilk is used as a noun meaning The spoiling of someone's score in the crib. It can also mean A deception, a hoax. As a verb, it means To spoil the score of (someone) in cribbage.
Bilk: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /bɪlk/ |
| Synonyms | thwart, elude and queer |
| Plural | bilks |
| Verb forms | bilks, bilking, bilked |
Bilk Definition (Noun)
- The spoiling of someone's score in the crib.
- A deception, a hoax.
- A cheat or swindler.
Bilk as a Verb
- To spoil the score of (someone) in cribbage.
- To do someone out of their due; to deceive or defraud, to cheat (someone).
- To steal fuel from a self-service filling station by driving away without paying after filling the fuel tank or other container; to commit a drive-off.
- To evade, elude.
Synonyms of Bilk
Bilk synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
bilk (plural bilks)
bilk (third-person singular simple present bilks, present participle bilking, simple past and past participle bilked)
Words That Rhyme With Bilk
Origin of Bilk
Uncertain; perhaps a variant form of balk, or a corruption of the Danish/German billig "Cheap".
Frequently Asked Questions About Bilk
Is bilk a noun or a verb?
Bilk is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for bilk?
You can replace bilk with words such as thwart, elude and queer. See the full list of bilk synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of bilk?
The plural of bilk is bilks.
What is the past tense of bilk?
The past tense of bilk is bilked. The present participle is bilking.