Refers to the act of stealing from someone, often with a nuance of snatching or grabbing.
rip-off; overcharging; highway robbery
Colloquial; used when a seller intentionally charges an unfairly high price. Often compared to ぼったくり.
See also: ぼったくり
I was mugged on the street at night.
This shop is a rip-off. I can't believe it's this expensive.