rip-off
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rip-off
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noun rip-offs · ripoff
- A bad deal; an unfair or exorbitant price or rate. In those days, a hamburger was fifteen cents, and if someone was charging a quarter for a bowl of soup, it was regarded as a rip-off.
- A theft or robbery. He noticed that the window was ajar, and right away he knew in his gut that a rip-off had probably occurred.
- A scam. He promised to mail me a refund, but it was just a rip-off.
- A copy, especially one that is illegal or inferior. Are you sure that's a real Rolex and not just a cheap rip-off?
