Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

rip-off

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.25 in modern English

Syllables: rip-off
IPA

14

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A bad deal; an unfair or exorbitant price or rate.

Countable

noun

A theft or robbery.

noun

noun

A copy, especially one that is illegal or inferior.

Example Sentences

"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."
"Eighty-seven bucks for a three-ounce piece of fish? What a rip-off! Haute cuisine or not!"
"He noticed that the window was ajar, and right away he knew in his gut that a rip-off had probably occurred."
"He promised to mail me a refund, but it was just a rip-off."
"Are you sure that's a real Rolex and not just a cheap rip-off?"

Etymology

Deverbal from rip off.

Usage

Countable

Inflected Forms

rip-offs (plural) ripoff (alternative)

Synonyms

knockoff heist

Antonyms

bargain good value value for money steal

Questions

What does rip-off mean?: A bad deal; an unfair or exorbitant price or rate.
Where does rip-off come from?: Deverbal from rip off.

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