Bilks

/bɪlks/ verb

Definition

Third person singular present tense of bilk; he, she, or it cheats or defrauds someone.

Etymology

Standard present tense formation of 'bilk' in third person singular by adding '-s'. This regular conjugation follows standard English verb patterns.

Kelly Says

When we say 'she bilks her investors,' we're using a verb form that directly descends from centuries of English speakers catching and naming cons!

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