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1chouse

verb \ˈchau̇s\
chousedchous·ing

Definition of CHOUSE

transitive verb
:  cheat, trick
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Origin of CHOUSE

perhaps from Turkish çavuş doorkeeper, messenger
First Known Use: circa 1659

Rhymes with CHOUSE

blouse, chiaus, douse, gauss, Gauss, grouse, house, Klaus, Laos, louse, mouse, scouse, souse, spouse

2chouse

verb
chousedchous·ing

Definition of CHOUSE

transitive verb
West
:  to drive or herd roughly

Origin of CHOUSE

origin unknown
First Known Use: 1904

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