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Grifter Definition & Meaning

grifter
noun
  1. a person who swindles you by means of deception or fraud

"Grifter" in song lyrics

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  • "I use this knowledge just to crush the cluster of grifter"
    Organized Konfusion — Releasing Hypnotical Gases
  • "All I wanted in life was a 'Grifter'"
    Ty — Hercules
  • "how to be a grifter"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "grifter"

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Frequently asked questions

What does grifter mean?
a person who swindles you by means of deception or fraud
What part of speech is grifter?
Grifter is a noun.

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