Word
duper
US/ˈdupɝ/
UK/dˈuːpɐ/
Definition
n. someone who tricks or cheats another person. You use this word when you want to say someone is a fraud or a liar.
n. a person who deceives or cheats another; a fraud. Often used in the context of being a 'con man' or a 'swindler'.
Examples
“He was a total duper who stole my wallet.”
“The con artist was a master duper who managed to fool even the most experienced investors.”
“In the world of high-stakes poker, a skilled duper can manipulate the odds by reading subtle tells and maintaining a completely impassive expression.”
Examples
simple
“He was a total duper who stole my wallet.”
contextual
“The con artist was a master duper who managed to fool even the most experienced investors.”
complex
“In the world of high-stakes poker, a skilled duper can manipulate the odds by reading subtle tells and maintaining a completely impassive expression.”
Etymology
From dupe + -er.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Scan code
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