Definition of dupe

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dupe    (dp, dyp) KEY 

NOUN:

1. An easily deceived person.
2. A person who functions as the tool of another person or power.

TRANSITIVE VERB:
duped, dup·ing, dupes

To deceive (an unwary person). See Synonyms at deceive.

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ETYMOLOGY:
French, from Old French, probably alteration of huppe, hoopoe (from the bird's stupid appearance) ; see hoopoe

OTHER FORMS:
dupa·bili·ty(Noun), dupa·ble(Adjective), duper(Noun)