how to pronounce knockoff

/ˈnɑːˌkɔːf/

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knockoff is pronounced in two syllables

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ɑː

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ɔː

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An example use of knockoff in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… Asian knockoff action happening out …”

meanings of knockoff

noun:

An imitation of something, particularly a well-known product, usually lower in quality and price than the original.
A device in a knitting machine to remove loops from the needles.

knockoff frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word knockoff occurs in english on average 0.3 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.

topics knockoff can be related to

it is hard to perfectly classify words into specific topics since each word can have many context of its use, but our machine-learning models believe that knockoff can be often used in the following areas:

1) communication, information, and media;

2) leisure and entertainment;