Definition of a grifter

grifter

noun

• someone able to "acquire" things of value (usually by stealing them).

  Last edited on May 16 2011. Submitted by Michael A. from Morrill, Maine, USA on Sep 03 2003.

• a con man.

  Last edited on Aug 11 2009. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 11 2009.

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grift	Definitions include: a con, swindle, scam.

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