How Do You Spell DUPE?

Pronunciation: [djˈuːp] (IPA)

The word "dupe" is spelled according to English orthography rules. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is represented as /djuːp/. The word has two syllables and begins with the sound represented by the letter "d". Next comes the sound represented by the letters "u" and "e", which together represent a "long u" sound. Finally, the word ends with the sound represented by the letter "p". "Dupe" is a verb that means to deceive, trick or fool someone into believing something untrue.

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DUPE Meaning and Definition

  1. Dupe is a noun and a verb that refers to a person who is easily deceived or fooled, or the act of misleading or tricking someone into believing something false or untrue. As a noun, a dupe is an individual who falls victim to a trick, hoax, or prank and is unaware of being deceived. They are typically someone who is gullible, naive, or unsuspecting. The term often implies a sense of being taken advantage of or manipulated by another party.

    As a verb, dupe means to deceive or trick someone into believing or doing something by using dishonest or deceptive methods. It involves the act of deliberately misleading or fooling others through falsehoods, false promises, or false information, resulting in their being cheated or manipulated. The intention behind duping someone is to exploit their trust or lack of knowledge for personal gain or amusement. It can also involve persuading or convincing someone to engage in actions or beliefs that they might otherwise not have entertained if they had been aware of the true motives behind the deception.

    Overall, "dupe" refers to both the person who is deceived and the act of tricking or deceiving them. It conveys the concept of being fooled or taken advantage of through dishonest means or false representation, highlighting the vulnerability and susceptibility of individuals to manipulation or misrepresentation.

  2. • One who is deceived; one easily led astray; a credulous person.
    • To cheat; to trick; to deceive by imposing on one's credulity.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of DUPE

The word "dupe" is derived from the French term "duppe" or "duper", which means "to deceive" or "to trick". It originated from the Latin word "duplus", meaning "double" or "twofold". Over time, it evolved into the English word we know today, retaining its sense of being deceived or tricked by someone.

Similar spelling words for DUPE

Plural form of DUPE is DUPES

Conjugate verb Dupe

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have duped
you would have duped
he/she/it would have duped
we would have duped
they would have duped
I would have dupe
you would have dupe
he/she/it would have dupe
we would have dupe
they would have dupe

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been duping
you would have been duping
he/she/it would have been duping
we would have been duping
they would have been duping

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would dupe
you would dupe
he/she/it would dupe
we would dupe
they would dupe

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be duping
you would be duping
he/she/it would be duping
we would be duping
they would be duping

FUTURE

I will dupe
you will dupe
he/she/it will dupe
we will dupe
they will dupe

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be duping
you will be duping
he/she/it will be duping
we will be duping
they will be duping

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have duped
you will have duped
he/she/it will have duped
we will have duped
they will have duped

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been duping
you will have been duping
he/she/it will have been duping
we will have been duping
they will have been duping

IMPERATIVE

you dupe
we let´s dupe

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to dupe

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was duping
you were duping
he/she/it was duping
we were duping
they were duping

PAST PARTICIPLE

duped

PAST PERFECT

I had duped
you had duped
he/she/it had duped
we had duped
they had duped

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been duping
you had been duping
he/she/it had been duping
we had been duping
they had been duping

PRESENT

I dupe
you dupe
he/she/it dupes
we dupe
they dupe

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am duping
you are duping
he/she/it is duping
we are duping
they are duping

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

duping

PRESENT PERFECT

I have duped
you have duped
he/she/it has duped
we have duped
they have duped

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been duping
you have been duping
he/she/it has been duping
we have been duping
they have been duping

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it dupe

SIMPLE PAST

I duped
you duped
he/she/it duped
we duped
they duped

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