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Definitions for Grift

[1] (sometimes used with a plural verb ) a group of methods for obtaining money falsely through the use of swindles, frauds, dishonest gambling, etc.
[2] money obtained from such practices.
[3] to profit by the use of grift: a man known to have grifted for many years.
[4] to obtain (money or other profit) by grift.

Words related to Grift

cheating, deceit, double-dealing, extortion, fix, fraud, racket, rip-off, scam, stealing, sting, trickery

Words nearby Grift

griffith, griffith, d. w., griffith-joyner, griffo, griffon, grift, grifter, grig, grigioni, grignard, grignard reaction

Origin of Grift

First recorded in 1910–15; perhaps alteration of graft2

Synonyms for Grift

cheating, con game, confidence game, deceit, dirty pool, double-dealing, extortion, fix, fraud, racket, rip-off, scam, shady deal, shell game, stealing, sting, trickery