dupe /duːp/noun 8verb 2forms 3 noun8 •(informal) A counterfeit; a fake, a (typically cheaper) copy (of some legitimate consumer product, design, etc).And many shoppers go to Aldi for its so-called dupes of more expensive, big-brand foods and beverages. — 2025 •A person who has been deceived.It would vex me, indeed, to see you again the dupe of Miss Bingley's pretended regard. — 1813 •An in-game item that was created by means of a duplication glitch. •(informal) A duplicate. Often. •(informal) A duplicate of a photographic image. •(informal) A duplicate of an order receipt printed for kitchen staff. •(informal) A word which appears more than once in a crossword puzzle. •An unanticipated method or incident by which duplicates of in-game items are created; a duplication glitch. verb2 •To swindle, deceive, or trick. •To duplicate.Can you dupe this photo for me? formsduped · duping · dupes
