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patsy

1

[ pat-see ]

noun

, Slang.
, plural pat·sies.
  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.
  3. a person who is the object of a joke, ridicule, or the like.


Patsy

2

[ pat-see ]

noun

  1. a male given name, form of Patrick.
  2. a female given name, form of Patricia.

patsy

/ ˈpætsɪ /

noun

  1. a person who is easily cheated, victimized, etc
  2. a scapegoat
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of patsy1

An Americanism dating back to 1900–05; origin uncertain
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Word History and Origins

Origin of patsy1

C20: of unknown origin
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Example Sentences

Getting rid of Notre Dame from football schedule to play a patsy?

And a once-Grand Old Party that long defined itself by its opposition to Russia/the Soviet Union now plays Putin’s patsy.

That’s the one in which Arthur’s trusted patsy, Patsy, slaps coconut halves together so the deluded king can pretend he has a horse.

Again, the easiest marks are the ones who don't realize they're being set up as a patsy.

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After all, she played the role of the getaway driver when he fled the process server last year, so clearly she's got a history of being a willing patsy for her husband's shady behavior.

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