rip-off — something that is unreasonably expensive or of poor quality; an act of cheating someone
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: something that is unreasonably expensive or of poor quality; an act of cheating someone
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈrɪp ɔːf/
Korean meaning: 바가지, 사기, 터무니없이 비싸거나 질이 나쁜 것
Korean pronunciation: **립** 오프
Example Sentences
- The hotel minibar prices are such a rip-off that I'd rather walk to the moon for snacks.
- Don't get ripped off by that street vendor again!
- This designer handbag is a rip-off of a famous brand.
rip-off
NOUN//ˈrɪp ɔːf//
something that is unreasonably expensive or of poor quality; an act of cheating someone
something that is unreasonably expensive or of poor quality; an act of cheating someone
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Origin
1960년대 미국 속어에서 시작된 표현으로, 'rip'(찢다, 뜯다)과 'off'(떼어내다)가 합쳐져 '돈을 뜯어내다'는 의미로 발전했습니다.
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“The hotel minibar prices are such a rip-off that I'd rather walk to the moon for snacks.”
“Don't get ripped off by that street vendor again!”
“This designer handbag is a rip-off of a famous brand.”
“The concert tickets were such a rip-off that my wallet filed a police report.”
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