as in suckers
one who is easily deceived or cheated
an Internet newbie who's the perfect patsy for a cyber scam
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Recent Examples of patsies
Massachusetts citizens are not patsies with wallets.
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Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patsies
Noun
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But to think that suckers get an even break when insiders have information that assures them of winning is folly.—
William Mersey,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Invasive vines like Virginia creeper, English ivy, and buckthorn can strangle trees, for example, and some aggressive trees may spread via underground suckers and roots.—
Peg Aloi,
The Spruce,
5 Apr. 2026
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One of the victims, a 36-year-old man, suffered multiple gunshots to his body and was pronounced dead at the scene.—
William Lee,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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The three other victims were taken to the hospital by private vehicle and later released, according to authorities.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Patsies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patsies. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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