\ ˈrip-ˌȯf
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Definition of rip-off
(Entry 1 of 2)
2
: a usually cheap exploitive imitation
rip off
verb
ripped off; ripping off; rips off
Definition of rip off (Entry 2 of 2)
2
: to copy or imitate blatantly or unscrupulously
3
: to perform, achieve, or score quickly or easily
ripped off 10 straight points
Synonyms for rip-off
Synonyms: Noun
Synonyms: Verb
- burglarize,
- burgle,
- knock off,
- knock over,
- rob,
- steal (from),
- take off
- [slang]
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“Rip-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rip-off. Accessed 12 Aug. 2022.
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The first known use of rip-off was in 1967
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