Knockoff

noun

noun ·2 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 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. 2
    an unauthorized copy or imitation wordnet
  3. 3
    A device in a knitting machine to remove loops from the needles.

Example

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.

Related phrases

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