Meaning of the word dupe in English

What does dupe mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

dupe

US /duːp/
UK /dʒuːp/

Noun

a victim of deception; a person who is easily tricked or fooled

Example:
He was a naive dupe in their elaborate scheme.
The con artist made a fortune by finding easy dupes.

Verb

to deceive or trick (someone)

Example:
The scammer tried to dupe her into giving away her personal information.
It's easy to dupe people who are too trusting.
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