Dupe ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Dupe ( verb )

1. To deceive or cheat (someone), especially in order to get them to do or believe something.
2. To make an identical copy of (a recording or document).

Origin:

Late 16th century: from french duper "to deceive", from dupe "fool".

Examples:

1. He was duped into buying a fake Rolex watch.
2. She was duped into giving away her personal information.
3. They duped the investors out of their money.
4. He duped the document to make a copy.
5. She duped the audio recording to make a backup.

(As a noun)

Dupe ( noun )

1. To deceive or cheat (someone), especially in order to get them to do or believe something.
2. To make an identical copy of (a recording or document).

Origin:

Late 16th century: from french duper "to deceive", from dupe "fool".

Examples:

1. He was duped into buying a fake Rolex watch.
2. She was duped into giving away her personal information.
3. They duped the investors out of their money.
4. He duped the document to make a copy.
5. She duped the audio recording to make a backup.