Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rip-off
noun
/ˈrɪp.ɒf/
Definition
A rip-off is a situation where someone is charged too much for a product or service, or where someone is cheated or deceived.
Examples
- Buying that watch for $500 was a total rip-off; you can find the same one for $100 elsewhere.
- The movie was a rip-off of a classic film, using many of the same plot points without giving credit.
Meaning
The term often implies unfair or deceptive practices, particularly in financial transactions or sales.
Synonyms
- heist
- scam
- swindle
- fraud
- overcharge
