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dupe

UK/dʒuːp/ US/djuːp/ uncommon informal
verb (1) noun (1)

verb

1.

fool or hoax

  • “The immigrant was duped because he trusted everyone”
  • “You can”
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noun

1.

a person who is tricked or swindled

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Origin

From French duper, from Middle French duppe, alteration of huppe (“hoopoe”), from Latin, onomatopoeic.

Phrases

  • slash dupe
  • taking the fall

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