How to Pronounce "grifter"
word
ˈɡɹɪftə
GRIF-ter
ɡɹˈɪftɐ
grif-TUH
Definition
A grifter is a person who tricks or cheats others, usually to get money, by using lies or clever scams.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɹɪftə
British English
ɡɹˈɪftɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GRIF-ter
UK
grif-TUH
Listen in Context
The police arrested the grifter for running a scam.
A grifter often tells lies to get people's money.
That man is a known grifter in the city.
Don't fall for that email—it's a grifter trying to trick you.