scammed

We have found lemma(root) word of scammed : scam.

Definitions


[skam], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a dishonest scheme to gain money or possessions from someone fraudulently, especially a complex or prolonged one
(e.g: it turned out that the investment opportunity was part of an elaborate and sophisticated scam)

- a story, rumour, or piece of information
(e.g: he knew a good media scam when he saw one)


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Origin:
1960s: of unknown origin


[skam], (Verb)

Definitions:
- use deception to gain money or possessions from (someone) fraudulently; swindle or defraud
(e.g: a guy that scams old pensioners out of their savings)


Phrases:

Origin:
1960s: of unknown origin




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