smish

[ smish ]

verb (used without object)

to stealthily collect personal information via text message sent to a mobile device, usually instructing the user to call a toll-free number: When identity theft fraudsters are smishing, your cell phone may be an easy target.

verb (used with object)

to scam (someone) or exploit (their mobile device) in this way: Has your smartphone been smished?

Origin of smish

¹

First recorded in 2005–10; blend of SMS and phish

Other words from smish

smish·er, noun

See also phish.

Words Nearby smish

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