Knockoff
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Knockoff is a noun meaning (often attributive) An imitation of something, particularly a well-known product, usually of lower quality and price than the original.
Meaning
(often attributive) An imitation of something, particularly a well-known product, usually of lower quality and price than the original.
More Meanings
- (knitting) A device in a knitting machine to remove loops from the needles.
Example Sentences
He tried to sell us some knockoff watches.
It's not a name-brand bag; it's just a cheap knockoff.
But then there's knockoffs of famous brands like Pizza Huh, Sunbucks, McDnoald's. OFC!? Wow, that's wrong on so many levels. Well, at least this Apple store looks like it has something good to eat.
Word Forms
- knockoffs
- knock-off
- knock off
Synonyms for knockoff
Depending on context, synonyms include rip-off, fake, phony.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include knock off, copy, mock, rip-off, counterfeit, sham.
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