SHAFT

What Does SHAFT Mean in a Text?

SHAFT means "Swindle or cheat."

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When I write SHAFT, I mean this:

meaning of SHAFT

"Swindle or cheat"

Summary of Key Points

"Swindle or cheat" is the most common definition for SHAFT on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
SHAFT
Definition:Swindle or cheat
Type:Slang Word (Jargon)
Guessability:guessability level 2
2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Example of SHAFT Used in a Text

SHAFT
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