Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

knockoff

/nˈɑkˌɔf/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.49 in modern English

Syllables
knock-off
IPA
/nˈɑkˌɔf/
24
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An imitation of something, particularly a well-known product, usually of lower quality and price than the original.

noun

A device in a knitting machine to remove loops from the needles.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Deverbal from knock off.

Inflected Forms

knockoffs (plural) knock-off (alternative) knock off (alternative)

Derived Forms

knockbuster

Phrases

knock off

Frequently Paired Words

knock knock off shanzhai

Synonyms

rip-off fake phony clone

Questions

How do you pronounce knockoff?
The recorded pronunciation is /nˈɑkˌɔf/.
What does knockoff mean?
An imitation of something, particularly a well-known product, usually of lower quality and price than the original.
Where does knockoff come from?
Deverbal from knock off.

How to pronounce knockoff

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