Definition of "grift" in English

noun

1. (US, slang) A confidence game or swindle.

   • Hey, what's the grift? What are you trying to pull?

verb

1. (transitive, US, slang) To obtain illegally, as by con game.

2. (intransitive, US, slang) To obtain money illegally.

3. (intransitive, US, slang) To obtain money immorally or through deceitful means.