Definitions

1. verb

to cheat or swindle someone out of money or property, especially by deceiving or tricking them

“The con artist bilked the elderly woman out of her life savings.”

2. verb

to fail to pay or supply something, such as money or a service, that is owed

“The company bilked its employees out of overtime pay.”

3. noun

a cheat or swindler, especially one who deceives or tricks people out of money or property

“The police arrested a notorious bilker who had been operating in the area for years.”

4. verb

to cause to become dizzy or disoriented

“The loud noise bilked me and I stumbled.”