ripoff
[
rip
-awf, -of]
/ˈrɪpˌɔf, -ˌɒf/
noun
,
Slang.
1.
an act or instance of ripping off another or others; a theft, cheat, or swindle.
2.
exploitation, especially of those who cannot prevent or counter it.
3.
a copy or imitation.
4.
a person who rips off another or others; thief or swindler.
Also,
rip-off
.
Origin
1965-70;
noun use of verb phrase
rip off
Examples from the web for
ripoff
But as a fan, period, greatness unmet and uninterested is a
ripoff
.
Slang definitions & phrases for
ripoff
ripoff
noun
A theft; an act of stealing
A fraud; swindle;
scam
: The whole arms-reduction policy is a big ripoff
(also ripoff artist) A person or company that steals or swindles
: He was the biggest ripoff ever seen, even in Congress
(1960s+ Black)