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grift

Syllabification: (grift)
Pronunciation: /grift/
North American informal
Definition of grift

verb

[no object]
  • engage in petty swindling.

noun

  • a petty swindle.

Derivatives

grifter

noun

Origin:

early 20th century: alteration of graft2

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Definition of grift in the British & World English dictionary

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