duperie — meaning in English

English meaning

• con noun A dishonest scheme designed to trick someone, usually to take their money.
• spoof noun A humorous imitation that pokes fun at something, especially a film, show, or genre.

Senses

duperie is used for these senses in English:

• con (informal) A fraud; something carried out with the intention of deceiving, usually for personal, often illegal, gain.
• spoof (countable) An act of deception; a hoax; a joking prank. [from 1889]

con — full definition

1. noun A dishonest scheme designed to trick someone, usually to take their money.
2. verb To trick or cheat someone, typically for personal gain.
3. noun A disadvantage of something, especially when weighed against its benefits.
4. noun (informal) A convicted criminal.
5. noun A large organized gathering for fans of a hobby or genre, such as comics or gaming.

spoof — full definition

1. noun A humorous imitation that pokes fun at something, especially a film, show, or genre.
2. noun An act of deceiving someone, or a fake message or identity used to trick a person or system.
3. verb To make a lighthearted, mocking imitation of something.
4. verb To fake or disguise something, such as a sender's identity, in order to deceive.

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