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duped

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B2

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/duːpt/

🇬🇧

/djuːpt/

(dupe)

deception

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleAdjective
dupedupesdupesdupeddupeddupingduped
Etymology
Etymology Information

'dupe' originates from French, specifically the word 'dupe,' where 'dupe' meant 'fool.'

Historical Evolution

'dupe' changed from the French word 'dupe' and eventually became the modern English word 'dupe'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'fool,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to deceive or trick someone.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'dupe'.

He was duped into buying a fake watch.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41