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dupe

noun/djuːp/

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A cheaper product that convincingly imitates a luxury one - a badge of savvy, not shame.

The twelve-euro dupe is indistinguishable from the ninety-euro cream.

Similar: imitation

Origin: Clipped from 'duplicate'; boosted by beauty TikTok.

Topic: Trends & aesthetics in New words and slang

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