rip-off

Noun

Singular rip-off

Plural rip-offs

1. (countable) (informal) A rip-off is something that costs much more than it is actually worth.
   • Antonym: bargain

   $200 for a pair of shoes!? That is a rip-off.

2. (countable) (informal) A rip-off of something is a poor imitation of it.

   This cheap company produces rip-offs of the popular Nike shoes.