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单词 scam
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scam

[ skam ]
/ skæm /
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noun

a confidence game or other fraudulent scheme, especially for making a quick profit; swindle.

verb (used with object), scammed, scam·ming.

to cheat or defraud with a scam.

Origin of scam

1960–65; originally carnival argot; of obscure origin

OTHER WORDS FROM scam

scammer, noun

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH scam

scam , scan

Words nearby scam

scalp lock, scalpriform, scalprum, scaly, scaly anteater, scam, Scamander, scambaiting, scamillus, scammer, scammony
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British Dictionary definitions for scam

scam
/ (skæm) slang /

noun

a stratagem for gain; a swindle

verb scams, scamming or scammed

(tr) to swindle (someone) by means of a trick
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