Grifter

usgb/ˈɡrɪftər/
noun

A person who cheats others for personal gain, often by swindling or trickery.

The man was revealed to be a grifter, deceiving elderly people out of their savings.
Visual representation of "grifter" - A person who cheats others for personal gain, often by swindling or trickery.

Often appears as...

  • con artist grifter
  • professional grifter

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Disapproving

Colloquial

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Negative Connotation

Grifter implies dishonesty and is used negatively to describe deceitful individuals.

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After the investment scandal, the media dubbed him a grifter.
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Colloquial Usage

Primarily used in informal settings and might be considered too casual for formal writing.

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The local magazine published an article about the grifters in the flea market.
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Cultural Portrayal

Grifters often appear in movies and books as charming tricksters, but real-life implications are serious.

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The film featured a charismatic grifter pulling off elaborate heists.
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