ripoff
Americannoun
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an act or instance of ripping off another or others; a theft, cheat, or swindle.
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exploitation, especially of those who cannot prevent or counter it.
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a copy or imitation.
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a person who rips off another or others; thief or swindler.
Etymology
Origin of ripoff
First recorded in 1965–70; noun use of verb phrase rip off
Example Sentences
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“Ripoff Report believes in the First Amendment but is also cognizant of the fact that people can, and do, abuse online platforms, including ours,” said Anette Beebe, Ripoff Report’s general counsel.
From New York Times • Jan. 30, 2021
She started attacking her perceived enemies online on the Ripoff Report and elsewhere.
From New York Times • Jan. 30, 2021
Moore jokingly introduced the duo as Religious Ripoff, the name of a GI song, but what followed was not punk but solemn avant-rock, with Eastern modalities and wistful feedback.
From Washington Post • May 9, 2016
"These Paper Bullets!: A Modish Ripoff of William Shakespeare's 'Much Ado About Nothing'" lives up to its frisky subtitle and then some.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 17, 2015
Sites like Ripoff Report and Complaints Board bulge with angry testimonials; various Facebook groups such as Nomorerack Is Evil have proliferated.
From Forbes • Jul. 2, 2014
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