Definitions

1. noun

an unfair or dishonest business practice, especially one in which someone is cheated or swindled.

“The company was accused of perpetrating a ripoff by selling low-quality products at inflated prices.”

2. verb

to cheat or swindle someone, especially by means of an unfair or dishonest business practice.

“The scam artist tried to rip off the investor by selling fake stocks.”