noun
knockoff
noun
1
A cheap imitation of a well-known, usually branded, product.
"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.
Common mistake
Not to be confused with a genuine "off-brand" product designed independently — a knockoff specifically imitates an existing design.
Common pairings
a cheap knockoff
a designer knockoff
Word Forms
knockoffs plural
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Etymology
A noun formed from the phrasal verb "knock off," in the sense of quickly copying something.