dry-gulch

Or dry·gulch

[drahy-guhlch]

verb (used with object)

Informal.

1. to ambush with the intent of killing or severely mauling.

   The riders were dry-gulched by bandits.

2. to betray by a sudden change of attitude or allegiance.

   The party dry-gulched its chief candidate at the convention.

Word History and Origins

Origin of dry-gulch¹

First recorded in 1865–70

Related Words

• assault 
• surround 
• trap 
• waylay