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shafted

/ʃɑːftɪd/ verb · British & US
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What does shafted mean?

verb

To cheat or deceive someone, often in a business or financial context. To be left in a difficult or embarrassing situation.

Example

"The company shafted its employees by cutting their pensions without warning."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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