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\ ˈrip-ˌȯf 
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\Definition of rip-off
(Entry 1 of 2)
2 : a usually cheap exploitive imitation
rip off
verbripped 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
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Synonyms for rip-off
Synonyms: Noun
Synonyms: Verb
- burglarize,
- burgle,
- knock off,
- knock over,
- rob,
- steal (from),
- take off
- [slang]
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More Definitions for rip-off
rip-off
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of rip-off
informal + disapproving
: something that is too expensive : something that is not worth its price
: something that is too much like something made by someone else
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The first known use of rip-off was in 1967
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