What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
gyp
Example
I got gyped by the car salesman when I bought my car. [gyped: past tense verb]
Example
It's not fair that they're trying to gyp us out of our money. [gyp: present tense verb]
dupe
Example
He was a dupe for falling for the scam artist's scheme. [dupe: noun]
Example
Don't let yourself be duped by their false promises. [duped: past participle verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Dupe is more commonly used in everyday language than gyp. Gyp is considered slang and may not be familiar to all English learners.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between gyp and dupe?
Dupe is more formal than gyp, which is considered slang. Therefore, dupe may be more appropriate in formal contexts, while gyp is more suitable for informal situations.
