<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>(sometimes used with a plural verb)<ul><li>A group of methods for obtaining money falsely through the use of swindles, frauds, dishonest gambling, etc.</li><li>Money obtained from such practices.</li></ul></li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li><p>(used without object)</p><ul><li>To profit by the use of grift: a man known to have grifted for many years.</li></ul></li><li><p>(used with object)</p><ul><li>To obtain (money or other profit) by grift.</li></ul></li></ul>