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ripoff

/rɪˈpɒf/ noun · British & US
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What does ripoff mean?

noun

A ripoff is a swindle or a deceitful business practice, often involving the sale of a product or service at an unfairly high price. It can also refer to a copy or imitation of something, often of lower quality.

Example

"The company was accused of running a ripoff by selling a low-quality product at a high price."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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