/ Dictionary / Index G grift: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: grift Pronunciation: (grift), [key] — Slang. Slang. —n. a group of methods for obtaining money falsely through the use of swindles, frauds, dishonest gambling, etc. money obtained from such practices. —v.i. to profit by the use of grift: a man known to have grifted for many years. —v.t. to obtain (money or other profit) by grift. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. griffon grifter Related Content Daily Word Quiz: endear Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language