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Definition rip off in British English

rip off phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to cheat someone, especially by charging them too much money for something

Example

Tourists are worried they'll get ripped off.

Example

This government is ripping off the country.

Synonyms and related words
shanghai rip off deceive
2

to steal something

Example

Cars get ripped off all the time round here.

Synonyms and related words
steal walk off with rob
Definition rip off in British English