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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