Definition of "scam" in English

noun

1. A fraudulent deal.

   • That marketing scheme looks like a scam to me.

2. Something that is promoted using scams.

   • That new diet burger is a scam.

verb

1. (ambitransitive) To defraud or embezzle.

   • They tried to scam her out of her savings.

2. (slang) To seek out a partner for casual sex; to hit on.