rip-off

/ˈrɪp ɒf/

something overpriced or of poor quality

This knockoff watch is a total rip-off for $50.

The watch is overpriced and not worth the money.

informal

something that is overpriced or of poor quality

The restaurant's prices are a rip-off for the portion sizes.

The food is expensive for the small amounts served.

That concert ticket was a rip-off—it was overpriced and the view was terrible.

The ticket was expensive and did not provide good value.

Often used to express frustration about unfair pricing or low-quality goods.

Collocations

total rip-offsomething extremely overpriced or poor qualitycomplete rip-offsomething entirely overpriced or poor quality

to be overcharged or cheated

to overcharge or cheat someone

Use 'rip-off' in informal settings to express dissatisfaction with pricing or quality.

This term is informal and should not be used in professional or formal writing.

Originated in the mid-20th century, likely from the verb 'rip' (to take advantage of) and 'off' (as in taking something away).

Commonly used in informal contexts to criticize unfair pricing or poor-quality products.

rip

to take advantage of

root

off

as in taking something away

suffix

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