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ripoff
rip′off` or rip′-off`,
n. Slang. 1. a theft, cheat, or swindle. 2. a copy or imitation. 3. a person who rips off another. [1965–70, Amer.]
ripoff
rip-offA bad deal; a fraudulent business or transaction. I can't believe I spent so much on this blender, and it's already broken. What a rip-off! I heard on the news that the charity is a rip-off, so don't send them any money.rip-off merchantOne who cons or otherwise deceives people. I wouldn't play cards against him if I were you—he has a reputation as a rip-off merchant.See also: merchantrip-off artistA person who exploits the vulnerability of others for their own sake by manipulating and taking advantage of their confidence. Be wary of rip-off artists who send emails claiming to be a bank and asking for your online login information. He's just a small-time rip-off artist looking to con you into giving him a bit of money.See also: artistrip-off1. n. a theft; a deception; an exploitation. (see also rip.) What a rip-off! I want my money back. 2. mod. having to do with theft and deception. I consider myself to be rip-off champion of North America. (rip-)off artist n. a con artist. Beware of the rip-off artist who runs that shop. See also: artistThesaurusSeerip off |