Shaft

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The internet slang term “shaft” is used to describe a situation where someone has been treated unfairly or taken advantage of. It typically refers to being deceived, tricked, or cheated.

Examples:
1. Jack thought he won a brand-new phone in an online giveaway, but it turned out to be a shaft. The company never actually had any prizes to give away.
2. Sarah felt really disappointed when her friend promised to help her with a project but ended up leaving her to do all the work alone. She felt shafted.

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