Duper

/ˈduːpɚ/ noun

Definition

Someone who tricks or deceives people, or informally, something or someone that is really excellent.

Etymology

From 'dupe' (to trick), which comes from French 'dupe,' possibly from a bird name. The slang 'super duper' amplified it to mean 'excellent.'

Kelly Says

The word 'dupe' might come from a gullible bird—how perfect is that? And 'super-duper' took a word meaning 'deceiver' and flipped it to mean something amazing, which is a fun twist on language!

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