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grift

The correct spelling is grift.

How to pronounce grift

/ɡɹɪft/
noun

IPA: /ɡɹɪft/

Say it like: Gri-ft

The correct spelling is grift. A confidence game or swindle. For example: "Hey, what's the grift? What are you trying to pull?"

Usage Examples

Hey, what's the grift? What are you trying to pull?

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A confidence game or swindle.

verb

  1. 1.To obtain illegally, as by con game.
  2. 2.To obtain money illegally.
  3. 3.To obtain money immorally or through deceitful means.

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