scam

Definition

A fraudulent scheme designed by someone with the ethics of an expired coupon. The noun form of deception, a deal that sounds too good to be true because it absolutely is.

Example Usage

The cryptocurrency investment turned out to be a Ponzi scam targeting retirees.

Source: Modern Slang / Law Enforcement

Related Terms

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icsrg

I can still reach Google

📱 Gen-Z / Internet Slang

Intermediate

polyjamorous

A delightful portmanteau describing the ability to love multiple songs with equal intensity, unable to commit to just one favorite. It's the musical equivalent of polyamory, except your Spotify Wrapped is the only thing judging you. For those whose 'favorite song' answer changes hourly and whose playlists have commitment issues.

📱 Gen-Z / Internet Slang

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FTFOI

For example, your friend may text you that they're "writing a novel just FTFOI." This means your friend has no plans to publish (or possibly even finish) their work; they just want to write to have a bit of fun.

📱 Gen-Z / Internet Slang

Beginner

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Predatory users on the ROBLOX platform who trick younger players into revealing account passwords by falsely promising in-game items or currency. They exploit the game's young user base for easy account hijacking and further scamming.

📱 Gen-Z / Internet Slang

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