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knockoff

[nok-awf, -of] / ˈnɒkˌɔf, -ˌɒf /


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“Everyone sends me photos of knockoff ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ dolls from across the border,” Jimenez says laughing.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

Estée Lauder EL 2.32%increase; green up pointing triangle has filed a lawsuit against Walmart WMT -1.80%decrease; red down pointing triangle alleging the retailer sold knockoff versions of some of cosmetics company’s fragrances and skin-care products.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

Novo Nordisk’s lawsuit alleges Hims & Hers is marketing unapproved knockoff versions of weight-loss medications, endangering patients.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

Novo said at the time it had concerns about the safety of the knockoff versions, and that Hims & Hers’s marketing of such knockoffs put patient safety at risk.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

The lady flashes a smile like she’s selling knockoff goods and knows it.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz




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