dupe — meaning in English

English meaning

• drone noun An unmanned aircraft or vehicle controlled remotely or by autopilot.
• stooge noun Someone who lets themselves be used by others, usually to take the blame or do the dirty work.

Senses

dupe is used for these senses in English:

• drone A low-pitched hum or buzz.

drone — full definition

1. noun An unmanned aircraft or vehicle controlled remotely or by autopilot.
2. noun A male bee that does no work in the hive; by extension, a person who does menial or unthinking work.
3. verb To make a continuous low humming sound, or to speak in a flat, monotonous voice.

stooge — full definition

1. noun Someone who lets themselves be used by others, usually to take the blame or do the dirty work.
2. noun A comedian's straight man, or a magician's secret assistant planted in the audience.

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