grift
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A confidence game or swindle.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Hey, what's the grift? What are you trying to pull?
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “grift” mean?
A confidence game or swindle.
Is “grift” formal or informal?
grift is generally slang.