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Dupe - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A dupe is a person who is easily deceived or tricked. It can also refer to a counterfeit or imitation product. The term is often used to describe someone who falls for scams or frauds.

dupe

/duːp/ /djuːp/

Definition:

To deceive or trick someone into believing something false.

Synonyms:

deceive, fool, trick, hoodwink, mislead

Part of Speech:

verb, noun

Antonyms:

enlighten, inform

Common Collocations:

dupe someone, fall for a dupe, easy to dupe, common dupe, avoid being duped

Derivatives:

duped, duping, duper

Usage Tips:

Use "dupe" to describe tricking someone or the person who is tricked; often implies gullibility.

Common Phrases:

fall for a dupe, be duped into something, classic dupe

Etymology:

From French "dupe," meaning "hoaxed person," possibly from Old French "duppe," meaning "gullible."

Examples:

  • 1. He tried to dupe me with a fake lottery ticket.
  • 2. She felt embarrassed after realizing she was the dupe in the scam.
  • 3. Don’t let them dupe you into buying worthless products.
  • 4. The con artist duped many people out of their savings.

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