Definition of knockoff
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a copy that sells for less than the original
broadly
: a copy or imitation of someone or something popular
knock off
verb
knocked off; knocking off; knocks off
Definition of knock off (Entry 2 of 2)
: to stop doing something
1
: to do hurriedly or routinely
knocked off one painting after another
2
: discontinue, stop
knocked off work at five
3
: deduct
knocked off a little to make the price more attractive
4a
: kill
knocked off two men … on mercenary grounds— Lewis Baker
5
: rob
knocked off a couple of banks
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The first known use of knockoff was in 1649
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