ripoff

rip·off

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rip-awf, -of]
- /ˈrɪpˌɔf, -ˌɒf/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rip-awf, -of]
- /ˈrɪpˌɔf, -ˌɒf/

Definitions of ripoff word

noun ripoff an act or instance of ripping off another or others; a theft, cheat, or swindle. 1
noun ripoff exploitation, especially of those who cannot prevent or counter it. 1
noun ripoff a copy or imitation. 1
noun ripoff a person who rips off another or others; thief or swindler. 1
noun ripoff con, swindle 1

See all 5 definitions of ripoff

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Origin of ripoff

First appearance:

before 1965

One of the 2% newest English words

First recorded in 1965-70; noun use of verb phrase rip off

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Parts of speech for Ripoff

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Ripoff

ripoff popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for ripoff

noun ripoff

hosing — an act or instance of being taken advantage of or cheated.
conning — to strike, hit, or rap (something or someone).
cozening — Present participle of cozen.
defrauding — Present participle of defraud.
filch — to steal (especially something of small value); pilfer: to filch ashtrays from fancy restaurants.

All 14 Synonyms of ripoff