What does GRIFT mean?

Heres the requested information on "grift": Parts of Speech

Noun, verb

Definitions

• (noun) a fraudulent scheme or swindle; a confidence game
• (verb) to obtain money or property through fraudulent or dishonest means

Pronunciations

• US: /ɡrɪft/
• UK: /ɡrɪft/

Origin and Usage

The word "grift" originated in the United States in the early 20th century, likely as a slang term for "graft," which referred to political corruption. Over time, "grift" came to be associated with confidence games and other types of fraud. Today, it is commonly used to describe any scheme or swindle that involves deception or dishonesty.

Synonyms

• scam
• fraud
• swindle
• con
• deception

Related Words

• craft
• drift
• gifts
• shift
• swift

Example Sentences

• He lost all his savings in a grift orchestrated by a group of fraudsters.
• She grifted thousands of dollars from unsuspecting investors before being caught by the authorities.