knockoff
Knockoff (noun) means a cheap imitation of a well-known, usually branded, product. Example: “The market stall was full of knockoffs of designer handbags.”
How to use knockoff
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA low-quality copy of a famous brand or product.
Not to be confused with a genuine "off-brand" product designed independently — a knockoff specifically imitates an existing design.
Word forms
knockoffs plural
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The market stall was full of _____ of designer handbags.
Etymology
A noun formed from the phrasal verb "knock off," in the sense of quickly copying something.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “knockoff” mean?
The word “knockoff” means a cheap imitation of a well-known, usually branded, product. In plain terms, a low-quality copy of a famous brand or product.
How do you use “knockoff” in a sentence?
Here is “knockoff” used in a sentence: “The market stall was full of knockoffs of designer handbags.”
What part of speech is “knockoff”?
“Knockoff” is a noun.
What is the meaning of knockoff?
"knockoff" (noun) means a cheap imitation of a well-known, usually branded, product.
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