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Definitions for Scam

[1] a confidence game or other fraudulent scheme, especially for making a quick profit; swindle.
[2] to cheat or defraud with a scam.
[3] a stratagem for gain; a swindle
[4] (tr) to swindle (someone) by means of a trick

Words related to Scam

fraud, deception, blackmail, hoax, deceit, shakedown, racket, extortion, rip-off, sham, double-dealing, cheating, sting, flimflam, con, hustle, hosing, double-cross

Words nearby Scam

scalping, scalpriform, scalprum, scaly, scaly anteater, scam, scamander, scambaiting, scamillus, scammer, scammony

Origin of Scam

1960–65; orig. carnival argot; of obscure origin

Words that may be confused with Scam

scam, scan

Other words from Scam

scam·mer , noun

Synonyms for Scam

blackmail, deceit, deception, extortion, fraud, hoax, racket, rip-off, shakedown, sham, cheating, con, double-dealing, flimflam, hosing, hustle, sting, con game, crooked deal, dirty pool, double-cross, fast one, shady deal, shell game, snow job, sucker game