Rip off
verb
To cheat someone by charging a lot of money or by giving them something of poor quality.
I think you were ripped off because that car isn't worth that much money.
Often appears as...
- rip somebody off
- rip off the price
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Idiomatic
verb
To steal something.
His new song is a rip-off of an old Beatles tune.
Often appears as...
- rip off a design
- rip off an idea
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
noun
Something that is not worth what you pay for it.
The meal was a complete rip-off.
Often appears as...
- complete rip-off
- total rip-off
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Idiomatic
verb
To cheat someone by charging a lot of money or by giving them something of poor quality.
I think you were ripped off because that car isn't worth that much money.
Often appears as...
- rip somebody off
- rip off the price
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Idiomatic
verb
To steal something.
His new song is a rip-off of an old Beatles tune.
Often appears as...
- rip off a design
- rip off an idea
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
noun
Something that is not worth what you pay for it.
The meal was a complete rip-off.
Often appears as...
- complete rip-off
- total rip-off
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
The phrase 'rip off' suggests a dishonest act, expressing disapproval and negative feelings towards the action.
Charging double the price feels like a rip off.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Usage
'Rip off' is informal and often used in casual speaking or writing, not in formal situations.
Don't go to that shop; it's a rip off.
Pro Tip 3/3Strong emotion
It often indicates frustration or anger when realizing one has been cheated.
I felt so angry realizing the ticket was a rip off.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
The phrase 'rip off' suggests a dishonest act, expressing disapproval and negative feelings towards the action.
Charging double the price feels like a rip off.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Usage
'Rip off' is informal and often used in casual speaking or writing, not in formal situations.
Don't go to that shop; it's a rip off.
Pro Tip 3/3Strong emotion
It often indicates frustration or anger when realizing one has been cheated.
I felt so angry realizing the ticket was a rip off.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
The phrase 'rip off' suggests a dishonest act, expressing disapproval and negative feelings towards the action.
Charging double the price feels like a rip off.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Usage
'Rip off' is informal and often used in casual speaking or writing, not in formal situations.
Don't go to that shop; it's a rip off.
Pro Tip 3/3Strong emotion
It often indicates frustration or anger when realizing one has been cheated.
I felt so angry realizing the ticket was a rip off.
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