verb (1) duped; duping. Definition of dupe (Entry 2 of 4) transitive verb. : to deceive or cheat easily : to make a dupe (see dupe entry 1) of was duped into buying a counterfeit.

What does feeling duped mean?

DEFINITIONS1. to trick someone into believing something that is not true or into doing something that is stupid or illegal. Many voters now feel duped by the government.

What does being bamboozled mean?

1 : to deceive by underhanded methods : dupe, hoodwink I got bamboozled by the salesperson to buy a more expensive model. 2 : to confuse, frustrate, or throw off thoroughly or completely a quarterback bamboozled by an unexpected defense. Other Words from bamboozle Synonyms & Antonyms Did you know?