Grifted
/ˈɡrɪf.tɪd/noun
Deceived, cheated, or swindled out of money or value.
Did you know?“Grift” is American slang from the late 19th century, and its exact origin is uncertain, but it quickly became the perfect word for scams that feel almost ritualistic in their precision.
Etymological Timeline
Late 19th Century
English
grift
“to swindle or cheat; a swindle”
19th Century
American English slang
grift
“a con, scam, or petty theft”
Modern English
English
grifted
“cheated or swindled”
Uncertain
English
grift
“origin unknown; possibly influenced by earlier slang for theft or trickery”