knockoff

Or knock-off

[nok-awf, -of]

noun

1. an act or instance of knocking off.

2. an unlicensed copy of something, especially fashion clothing, intended to be sold at a lower price than the original.

Word History and Origins

Origin of knockoff¹

First recorded in 1870–75, for an earlier sense; noun use of verb phrase knock off

Example Sentences

However, distribution of the cheaper knockoff versions was expected to stop by the end of May when they came off the shortage list.

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Miller says the rise of Chinese entrants—knockoffs and original designs—can broaden the fountain-pen community.

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That means the joke is on them every time they march through peaceful neighborhoods like “Call of Duty” knockoffs.

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Almordaah can tell the difference between knockoffs and the real thing by checking details such as font size and even smell.

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Though copying patented drugs is illegal, compounded knockoffs are allowed if they are tailored for a patient who might need something slightly different than what the patent-holding company produces.

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Related Words

• copy 
• duplicate 
• facsimile 
• imitation 
• replica 
• reproduction