dupe
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /duːp/
KK: /dup/
noun
Definition
A person who is easily tricked or deceived by someone else.
Example
He felt like a dupe after falling for the scam.
Conversation
I can't believe he fell for that scam again.
Right? He always seems like such a dupe in these situations.
I wonder if he ever realizes he's being taken advantage of.
I doubt it; some people just don't see it coming.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
fool
pawn
victim
Antonyms
master
deceiver
winner
transitive verb
Definition
To trick or deceive someone, often by making them believe something that is not true.
Example
He tried to dupe her into giving him money by pretending to be a charity worker.
Tense Forms
Past: duped
Past Participle: duped
Conversation
Did you hear about that scam going around?
Yeah, I heard someone tried to dupe a lot of people.
It's crazy how easily people can get duped these days.
Root Explanation
Dupe → The word 'dupe' originates from the French word 'duper', meaning to deceive or cheat. It refers to someone who is easily deceived or tricked.
Memory Tip
Think of someone being 'deceived' ('duper') — that's why a 'dupe' is someone who is easily tricked.
Visually Confused Words
duple
drupe
dup
due
duplex
duplet
dumple
dumper