dupe

Definition

A person who has been deceived.

Etymology

From French duper, from Middle French duppe, alteration of huppe (“hoopoe”), from Latin, onomatopoeic.

Example Sentences

• "It would vex me, indeed, to see you again the dupe of Miss Bingley's pretended regard."
• "I am responding to Allen Young's letter to the editor concerning two articles I wrote for GCN about my experiences in Cuba. The gist of Mr. Young's letter is that I am a commie dupe and the Cubans who shared there opinions and experiences with me were simply lying."

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