Palm Off (Verb)
Meaning
Sell as genuine, sell with the intention to deceive.
Classification
Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
Examples
- The art dealer was accused of trying to palm off a fake painting as an original masterpiece to collectors.
- He attempted to palm off his old smartphone as the latest model to unsuspecting buyers online.
- She tried to palm off a cheap replica as a designer handbag to her friends.
- The scam artist tried to palm off worthless stocks as lucrative investments to vulnerable retirees.
- They were caught trying to palm off a low-quality wine as a premium vintage to the restaurant owner.