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Wipeout vs Dupe - What's the difference?

wipeout | dupe |

As nouns the difference between wipeout and dupe

is that wipeout is the action of the verb "wipe out" while dupe is .

wipeout

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The action of the verb "wipe out"
    • The skateboarder had a nasty wipeout as she came off the ramp.
    The wipeout of this industry could be catastrophic.

    dupe

    English

    Etymology 1

    (etyl)

    Verb

    (dup)
  • To swindle, deceive, or trick.

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • A person who has been deceived.
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    * See also
    Related terms
    * dupery

    Etymology 2

    Abbreviation of duplicate

    Verb

    (dup)
  • To duplicate.
    • Can you dupe this photo for me?

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (photography) A duplicate of a photographic image.
  • (restaurant industry) A duplicate of an order receipt printed for kitchen staff.
  • (informal) A duplicate.
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