grifter

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Synonyms: drifter, grafter, gifter, gritter, rifter, grifted

Antonyms: drifter, grafter, gifter, gritter, rifter, grifted

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|informal|originally|_|North America}} A [[con artist]]; someone who pulls [[confidence game]]s; a [[swindler]], [[scammer]], [[huckster]], [[hustler]], and/or [[charlatan]].
2. {{lb|en|colloquial|especially|_|internet}} A [[manipulator]] or otherwise generally [[corrupt]] person who "games" a system, group of people, or other [[entity]] for selfish gains; especially of a political "[[sell-out]]" perceived as lacking [[integrity]].
3. {{lb|en|internet|derogatory}} A [[YouTuber]] or other content creator who produces low-effort content [[critiquing]] a particular franchise or trend, particularly content perceived as [[ragebait]] or done for monetary gain.

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