Counterfeit Goods

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun a system in which goods or services are bought and sold illegally, usually to avoid government regulations or taxes

  • The government is cracking down on the black market for counterfeit goods.
  • I heard you can get cheap electronics on the black market.
  • Don't mess with the black market, it's too risky.
  • His reputation on the black market of gossip was unmatched.

noun a cheap imitation or copy of a popular product

verb to copy or imitate something, especially in a cheap or unauthorized way

  • The company faced legal action for selling knock-off designer handbags.
  • I bought a knock-off version of the popular sneakers to save money.
  • I can't believe she's wearing a knock-off Gucci belt.
  • His painting was a knock-off of a famous artist's work.