Grift
/ɡrɪft/noun
To engage in swindling or deception for profit.
Did you know?The term 'grift' emerged from a world of deception where con artists thrived, drawing on the shadows of human greed and vulnerability.
Etymological Timeline
Middle English
English
grifte
“To take or seize, often through trickery.”
19th Century
English
grift
“To swindle or cheat, particularly in a financial context.”
Late 19th Century
English
grifter
“A person who engages in petty swindling.”
Modern English
English
grift
“To con, typically involving clever deception for monetary gain.”