- "I'm focusing on a bunch of high end makeup that are kind of overrated and that have a low cost alternative that's like a dupe for that or maybe even better."
dupe
clipping A clipping of duplicate; zero derivation changes the term from a verb to a noun; noun an exact copy
A term often used by make up and beauty enthusiasts, dupes are defined as low cost alternatives to high end makeup for people on a budget.
Etymology : Dupe (n): clipping from duplicate (verb), after it undergoes the process of zero derivation into a noun. coined in 1620s, meaning "to double," from Latin "duplicatus," past participle of "duplicare," meaning "make an exact copy" is from 1640s.
Source : Youtube video. watched November 3, 2013 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAZBoHw1aYI
Last modified: 23 November 2013