How to Pronounce "shafter"
word
ˈʃæf.tɚ
SHAF-ter
ˈʃɑːf.tə
SHAHF-tuh
Definition
An informal and rarely used term meaning a person who tricks or deceives others, especially for personal benefit.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃæf.tɚ
British English
ˈʃɑːf.tə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHAF-ter
UK
SHAHF-tuh
Listen in Context
Don't trust him; he's a shafter.
A shafter always looks for someone new to trick.
If you act like a shafter, people won't trust you.
Everybody knows Jake's a shafter—he's always running some scheme.