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

Some kinds of trees, such as honey locusts, hackberries, lindens and maples, are naturally more inclined to produce suckers.

— Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
The ornamental characteristics of suckers that develop from roots are inferior to the upper portion of the tree.

— Molly Burford, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of suckers

Noun

Other federal agencies that were victims of computer intrusion by the platforms were the Energy Department, the Health and Human Services Department and the National Institutes of Health, according to the DOJ.

— Dan Mangan, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
The State Department issued a statement on Wednesday expressing condolences to the victims of the flooding and pledged financial support.

— Matteo Moschella, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2026