Meaning of the word dupe in English

What does dupe mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

dupe

US /duːp/
UK /duːp/

Verb

1.

to deceive someone, usually by making that person do something that they did not intend to do:

Example:
The girls were duped by drug smugglers into carrying heroin for them.

Noun

1.

someone who has been tricked:

Example:
an innocent dupe
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