ripoff

or rip-off

[ rip-awf, -of ]

/ ˈrɪpˌɔf, -ˌɒf /

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noun Slang.

an act or instance of ripping off another or others; a theft, cheat, or swindle.

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

a copy or imitation.

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

Origin of ripoff

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

Words nearby ripoff

ripidolite, ripieno, rip into, Ripken, Ripley, ripoff, rip on, riposte, ripped, ripper, ripping

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Example sentences from the Web for ripoff

“This place in a ripoff,” adds another prisoner who gave his last name as Parkhurst.
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Most of their fans filed out of the arena quietly, while some reportedly chanted, “Kings of Ripoff!”
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Cold-brewing exposes expensive coffee for what it is: a ripoff.
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British Dictionary definitions for ripoff

rip off

verb

(tr) to tear violently or roughly (from)

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

noun rip-off

slang an article or articles stolen

slang a grossly overpriced article

slang the act of stealing or cheating

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