Useful English Word or Phrase to Boost Your English: Rinsed

Quick summary: British slang meaning to be overcharged financially, or to be mercilessly teased or mocked.

What does it mean?

To be rinsed means either to be charged way more than something is worth, or to be teased mercilessly by friends until there's nothing left to say in your defence.

Is it positive or negative?

Negative, though the teasing sense is often good-natured banter between friends.

When do you use it?

Use it when someone's overpaid for something, or when a joke at someone's expense has gone on (deservedly) for ages.

Examples

Example 1: Fifteen quid for a coffee and a sandwich? I got rinsed.

Example 2: He got absolutely rinsed by his mates for that haircut.

Question for you

Have you ever been properly rinsed, financially or just by your mates?

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