World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English DictionariesRipoff
/ˈrɪp.ɒf/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An act of cheating or swindling someone, especially in a financial transaction.
"The concert tickets were a total ripoff; they cost three times the normal price." - 2
A product or service that is overpriced or of poor quality compared to its cost.
"That restaurant was a ripoff; the food was mediocre and the prices were sky-high."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'ripoff' originated in American English in the 1960s, combining the verb 'rip' (to tear or remove) with 'off,' implying a theft or taking advantage of someone. It evolved to describe situations where someone is overcharged or deceived, particularly in commerce.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Ripoff" is said worldwide
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escroquerie
Transliteration: eskʁɔkʁi
"C'était une escroquerie; le prix était exorbitant."
Abzocke
Transliteration: ˈapˌtsɔkə
"Das war eine Abzocke; die Qualität war schlecht."
truffa
Transliteration: ˈtruf.fa
"È stata una truffa; il servizio era scadente."
estafa
Transliteration: esˈta.fa
"Fue una estafa; el precio era demasiado alto."
golpe
Transliteration: ˈɡol.pi
"Foi um golpe; o preço era exorbitante."
धोखा
Transliteration: dhokha
"यह एक धोखा था; कीमत बहुत अधिक थी।"
欺诈
Transliteration: qīzhà
"这是一种欺诈; 价格太高了。"
사기
Transliteration: sagi
"그것은 사기였다; 가격이 너무 비쌌다."
詐欺
Transliteration: sagi
"それは詐欺だった; 価格が非常に高かった。"
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