How to Pronounce "shafted"
word
ˈʃæftɪd
SHAF-tid
ʃˈɑːftɪd
SHAHF-tid
Definition
In slang, 'shafted' means to be treated unfairly or cheated, especially by someone else. It can also mean to be let down or not given what was promised.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃæftɪd
British English
ʃˈɑːftɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHAF-tid
UK
SHAHF-tid
Listen in Context
I felt shafted when they canceled the concert without refunding tickets.
He got shafted in the deal and lost a lot of money.
We were shafted by false promises from the company.
Wow, you really got shafted on that used car!