grift

noun

UK/ɡrɪft/
US/ɡrɪft/

Definitions of grift noun

  1. Uncountable

    The practice of obtaining money dishonestly through deception or fraud.

    • He amassed his fortune through grifting elderly people.

    • The company was accused of engaging in large-scale grift.

    • This type of grift is becoming increasingly common online.