dup

1 of 2

verb

duped; duping; dups

transitive verb

archaic
: open

dup

2 of 2

abbreviation

1
duplex
2
duplicate

Word History

Etymology

Verb

contraction of do up

First Known Use

Verb

1547, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dup was in 1547

Dictionary Entries Near dup

Cite this Entry

“Dup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dup. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

dup

abbreviation
duplicate
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