knock-off — an imitation or copy of something, especially an inexpensive copy of an expensive product
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an imitation or copy of something, especially an inexpensive copy of an expensive product
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈnɑːk ɔːf/
Korean meaning: 모조품, 짝퉁 (특히 비싼 제품의 저렴한 복제품)
Korean pronunciation: **낙**오프
Example Sentences
- My mom bought a Gucci knock-off and bragged about her 'designer bag' to all the neighbors.
- The factory was shut down for producing knock-offs of famous smartphone brands.
- When the boss said we could knock off at 3 PM on Friday, everyone cheered like we'd won the lottery.
knock-off
NOUN//ˈnɑːk ɔːf//
an imitation or copy of something, especially an inexpensive copy of an expensive product
an imitation or copy of something, especially an inexpensive copy of an expensive product
Shake off the knock-off and take off!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
원래 'knock off'는 물건을 떨어뜨리거나 때려서 제거한다는 뜻에서 시작되어, 20세기 초에는 '일을 그만두다'의 의미로, 1960년대부터는 '모조품을 만들다'는 의미로 확장되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom bought a Gucci knock-off and bragged about her 'designer bag' to all the neighbors.”
“The factory was shut down for producing knock-offs of famous smartphone brands.”
“When the boss said we could knock off at 3 PM on Friday, everyone cheered like we'd won the lottery.”
“This knock-off watch looks exactly like a Rolex, but it stops working every Tuesday.”
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