SCAMS | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word SCAMS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SCAMS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Scam

Speech Type: Verb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: skam
Dialects: British English
Definition:

swindle

Short Definition:

swindle

Examples:
  • a guy that scams old pensioners out of their savings

Word: Scam

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

1960s: of unknown origin

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: skam
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a dishonest scheme; a fraud

Short Definition:

dishonest scheme

Examples:
  • an insurance scam

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