1 (classical definition): noun, someone who gets money dishonestly by tricking people

2 (modern internet definition): noun, someone you don't like but somehow has money despite that fact

Pictured below: a mother talking to someone who does not like her daughter
A sure sign that someone is a grifter is if they have a patreon despite the fact that they have opinions you disagree with.
by GamersHolyArmy June 24, 2021
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The most disturbing video on the internet, it is advised you do not eat at least 4 hours before hand unless you want your last meal on your keyboard. It has been known to cause heart palpitations and even minor infarctions in senior citizens when they are shock site'd with it and has claimed at least one life for sure.
David thought he was hardcore, he lol'd at 1guy1jar and 3guys1hammer but grifter left him unable to form a coherent sentence for nearly 4 hours.
by Tenestra April 26, 2010
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A con man loser who can't keep a job and uses support from his ex-wife to go on trips and be a roller with his various sluts. He's a psycho who comes from a family of fat grifters who cheat medicare, medicaid and are always on the take from the government. Recognize yourself yet, Robert?
Dude, you're a loser like that Robert guy. Stop being a grifter and get a real job.
by sickofurshit January 22, 2011
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motherfuckers living the way they want to

as defined in "The Mission" by Jason Myers
Code Of The Grifter:
Grift or be grifted.
Never grift a grifter.
Grift or die trying.
Grift now…ask questions later.
by sjaycee July 14, 2011
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Noun - A person who shits his/her own pants, and sits in it all day.
Sally shit her pants. That grifter is stinking up the whole room!
by Texan_Pride May 6, 2017
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A grifter is a strategic gambler. Such strategy is used that it is almost not considered gambling at all.
Someone who can count cards while playing poker is known as a grifter.
by Dy7lan February 6, 2005
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