Knockoff
noun
noun ·2 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 An imitation of something, particularly a well-known product, usually of lower quality and price than the original. attributive, often
"It's not a name-brand bag; it's just a cheap knockoff."
- 2 an unauthorized copy or imitation wordnet
- 3 A device in a knitting machine to remove loops from the needles.
Antonyms
All antonymsExample
More examples"When you buy something online, you never know if it will be the real McCoy or some cheap knockoff."
Etymology
Deverbal from knock off.
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