Rip-off (Noun)
Meaning
The act of stealing.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Usages
Examples
- The police were investigating a rip-off of the local convenience store, where thieves made off with thousands of dollars in cash and merchandise.
- The new policy of charging for checked bags on flights was just another rip-off to add to the long list of airline fees.
- The online scam was a classic rip-off, where unsuspecting victims were convinced to hand over their personal and financial information.
- The small business owner felt like the bank was pulling a rip-off with the high interest rates and fees on their loan.
- The company was accused of perpetuating a massive rip-off, where they would sell faulty products and then charge customers for repairs.