Definitions for grift

• Definition
• Anagrams (51)

grift grift

Spelling: [grift]

IPA: /grɪft/

Grift is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 51 anagrams from letters in grift (fgirt).

Definitions for grift

noun

1. (sometimes used with a plural verb) a group of methods for obtaining money falsely through the use of swindles, frauds, dishonest gambling, etc.
2. money obtained from such practices.

verb (used with object)

1. to obtain (money or other profit) by grift.

verb (used without object)

1. to profit by the use of grift:

Origin of grift

First recorded in 1910-15; perhaps alteration of graft²

Examples for grift

Everyone is in on the grift, whether they realize it or not.