First Known Use: 1681
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1dupe
noun \ˈdüp also ˈdyüp\
Definition of DUPE
: one that is easily deceived or cheated : fool
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Origin of DUPE
French, from Middle French duppe, probably alteration of huppe hoopoe
2dupe
verb
: to deceive or trick (someone) into believing or doing something
dupeddup·ing
Full Definition of DUPE
transitive verb
: to make a dupe of
— dup·er noun
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First Known Use of DUPE
1704
Related to DUPE
- Synonyms
- bamboozle, beguile, bluff, buffalo, burn, catch, con, cozen, delude, deceive, fake out, fool, gaff, gammon, gull, have, have on [chiefly British], hoax, hoodwink, hornswoggle, humbug, juggle, misguide, misinform, mislead, snooker, snow, spoof, string along, sucker, suck in, take in, trick
- Antonyms
- undeceive
3dupe
noun
DUPE Defined for Kids
1dupe
noun \ˈdüp, ˈdyüp\
Definition of DUPE for Kids
: a person who has been or is easily deceived or cheated
2dupe
verb
dupeddup·ing
Definition of DUPE for Kids
: 2trick <Don't be duped into giving them money.>
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