daylight robbery UK /ˌdeɪlaɪt ˈɹɒb(ə)ɹi/US /ˌdeɪˌlaɪt ˈɹɑb(ə)ɹi/ noun2 •(UK, informal) The practice of cheating or of imposing an exorbitant charge for a product or service; (countable, rare) an instance of this. •(UK, informal) Conduct which unfairly deprives an opponent of an advantage or a win; (countable, rare) an instance of this. formsdaylight robberies