EGAVE

rip-off

Meaning

  1. noun 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.
  2. noun 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.
  3. noun A scam.
    He promised to mail me a refund, but it was just a rip-off.
  4. noun A copy, especially one that is illegal or inferior.
    Are you sure that's a real Rolex and not just a cheap rip-off?

Similar words

heist cheat swindle swindling scam fraud theft rogue catch dishonest

Word family

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