Definitions for grifter

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grifter grift·er

Spelling: [grif-ter]

IPA: /ˈgrɪf tər/

Grifter is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 112 anagrams from letters in grifter (efgirrt).

Definitions for grifter

noun

1. a person who operates a side show at a circus, fair, etc., especially a gambling attraction.
2. a swindler, dishonest gambler, or the like.

Origin of grifter

First recorded in 1910-15; grift + -er¹

Examples for grifter

After a lifetime being raised by and working alongside his grifter father, Bob decides he wants out.

Rep. Steve Stockman (R-TX) is a grifter and a wingnut, but is he possibly a felon too?