What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
grift
Example
The salesman tried to grift me into buying a faulty product. [grift: verb]
Example
The grifter used his charm to scam unsuspecting victims out of their money. [grifter: noun]
scam
Example
The email was a scam to steal my personal information. [scam: noun]
Example
She tried to scam me by selling me a fake designer bag. [scam: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Scam is more commonly used than grift in everyday language, and it has a broader usage in English.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between grift and scam?
Both grift and scam are informal terms, but scam may be more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
