Knock Off

B1 16+

Pronunciation: /nɑk ɔf/

Definitions of knock off

noun a cheap or inferior copy or imitation

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a knock off purse at the market for a cheap price.

A2 She was disappointed when she found out her watch was a knock off.

B1 The knock off version of the designer shoes looked almost identical.

B2 Some people prefer knock off electronics because they are more affordable.

C1 The knock off paintings were sold at a fraction of the price of the originals.

C2 The knock off handbags were so well-made that they were mistaken for the real thing.

verb to steal or rob

Example Sentences

A1 I need to knock off work early today.

A2 She likes to knock off a few hours early on Fridays.

B1 The workers knocked off for lunch at noon.

B2 I usually knock off around 5 o'clock.

C1 The team decided to knock off early after completing the project ahead of schedule.

C2 The boss knocked off early to attend a family event.

Examples of knock off in a Sentence

formal The company has strict policies against employees trying to knock off counterfeit products.

informal I'm going to knock off work early today and head to the beach.

slang Let's knock off that project before the deadline hits.

figurative He tried to knock off the reigning champion but didn't succeed.

Grammatical Forms of knock off

past tense

knocked off

plural

knock offs

comparative

more knock off

superlative

most knock off

present tense

knocks off

future tense

will knock off

perfect tense

have knocked off

continuous tense

is knocking off

singular

knock off

positive degree

knock off

infinitive

to knock off

gerund

knocking off

participle

knocked off

Origin and Evolution of knock off

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'knock off' originated in the English language.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the sense of 'to strike a blow or hit', the term 'knock off' evolved over time to also mean 'to produce or sell counterfeit goods'.