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rip-off

A bad deal; a fraudulent business or transaction. I can't believe I spent so much on this blender, and it's already broken. What a rip-off! I heard on the news that the charity is a rip-off, so don't send them any money.

rip-off merchant

One who cons or otherwise deceives people. I wouldn't play cards against him if I were you—he has a reputation as a rip-off merchant.

See also: merchant

rip-off

1. n. a theft; a deception; an exploitation. (see also rip.) What a rip-off! I want my money back.

2. mod. having to do with theft and deception. I consider myself to be rip-off champion of North America.