a rip-off

noun

Meaning

An item or service that is grossly overpriced or of such poor quality that it feels like a swindle.

Examples

  • That designer handbag is a complete rip-off given that the stitching started coming apart after only one week.
  • Don't buy the tickets from that website; they are a rip-off compared to the official box office prices.

Synonyms: overpriced, exorbitant, extortionate, a scam