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What does Dupe mean on TikTok?
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TikTok slang: A complete guide to the meanings behind each phrase
69. What does Dupe mean on TikTok?
In internet culture, ‘Dupe’ is a prominent word used by beauty influencers to describe a cheaper, more affordable alternative to a high-end product. The word has now trickled into meme culture and ‘DOOP!’ has become a hilarious meme of its own thanks to the cost of living crisis. Riffing off the beauty influencers, Gen Z are now rebranding ‘knock-offs’ and completely random objects as ‘doops’ for things that are well known and expensive to buy outright.
