PATSIES Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

patsies

noun

plural of patsy

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 Then Kay served notice that the White Sox, after losing the record 121 games in 2024, are through playing patsies. — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026 Massachusetts citizens are not patsies with wallets. — Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 10 Feb. 2026

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Noun

Interview ended with a tender reunion between Lestat and Louis, and audiences’ appetite for the sexy blood-suckers, arguably the hottest couple on TV, has only grown in anticipation of the latest installment of their story.

— Hannah Giorgis Yohannes, Vanity Fair, 13 July 2026
Snip any side shoots and suckers that develop on the first 2 to 3 feet of the vine so the plant will focus its energy on a strong main vine and fruit, to grow more quickly.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 July 2026

Definition of suckers

Noun

Numerous victims have said that their names and other sensitive information were not properly redacted in the files and criticized Blanche and the department for failing to investigate Epstein’s potential co-conspirators.

— Ben Wieder, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
And the trailer shows how idyllic the four victims’ college experience was until Bryan Kohberger (who has pled guilty to the murders) seemingly picked them at random to act out his serial-killer obsession.

— Bethy Squires, Vulture, 15 July 2026