Definition

A playful term referring to someone (typically used in Indian English) who's been made a fool of or played by someone else. It's the linguistic equivalent of being had, bamboozled, or thoroughly outmaneuvered.

Example Usage

My friend thought he was getting a great deal on that used phone, but he totally got dev'd when it broke the next day.

Source: Urban Dictionary (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Dev&defid=16759786)

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