ripoff

or rip-off

[ rip-awf, -of ]
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nounSlang.
  1. an act or instance of ripping off another or others; a theft, cheat, or swindle.

  2. exploitation, especially of those who cannot prevent or counter it.

  1. a copy or imitation.

  2. a person who rips off another or others; thief or swindler.

Origin of ripoff

1
First recorded in 1965–70; noun use of verb phrase rip off

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How to use ripoff in a sentence

British Dictionary definitions for rip off

rip off

verb
  1. (tr) to tear violently or roughly (from)

  2. (adverb) slang to steal from or cheat (someone)

nounrip-off
  1. slang an article or articles stolen

  2. slang a grossly overpriced article

  1. slang the act of stealing or cheating

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Other Idioms and Phrases with ripoff

ripoff

Steal, as in They fired him when they caught him ripping off some of the merchandise.

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