grift /ɡɹɪft/verb 3noun 1forms 3 verb3 •(US, slang) To obtain illegally, as by con game. •(US, slang) To obtain money illegally. •(US, slang) To obtain money immorally or through deceitful means. noun1 •(US, slang) A confidence game or swindle.Hey, what's the grift? What are you trying to pull? formsgrifted · grifting · grifts