Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rip-off artist
noun
/ˈrɪp ɑf ˈɑːrtɪst/
Definition
A person who cheats or deceives others, typically in a financial context, by providing false information or inferior goods and services.
Examples
- She realized he was a rip-off artist when she found out the concert tickets he sold her were counterfeit.
- The company was accused of hiring a rip-off artist to mislead customers into purchasing their overpriced products.
Meaning
Rip-off artists aim to exploit their victims for personal gain, often through scams or fraudulent schemes.
Synonyms
- scammer
- fraudster
- con artist
- swindler
- cheat
