knockoff

noun

Etymology: Etymology tree English knock offdeverb. English knockoff Deverbal from knock off.

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

   “It's not a name-brand bag; it's just a cheap knockoff.”

   “He tried to sell us some knockoff watches.”

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