patsy

[ pat-see ]
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noun,plural pat·sies.Slang.
  1. a person who is easily swindled, deceived, coerced, persuaded, etc.; sucker.

  2. a person upon whom the blame for something falls; scapegoat; fall guy.

  1. a person who is the object of a joke, ridicule, or the like.

Origin of patsy

1
An Americanism dating back to 1900–05; origin uncertain

Other definitions for Patsy (2 of 2)

Patsy
[ pat-see ]

noun
  1. a male given name, form of Patrick.

  2. a female given name, form of Patricia.

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British Dictionary definitions for patsy

patsy

/ (ˈpætsɪ) /


nounplural -sies slang, mainly US and Canadian
  1. a person who is easily cheated, victimized, etc

  2. a scapegoat

Origin of patsy

1
C20: of unknown origin

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