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

Be careful not to remove the suckers all at once, which can put stress on the plant.

— Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 18 July 2026
Roses will often have suckers that grow from the rootstock of the rose plant.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 16 July 2026

Definition of suckers

Noun

Patel arrived in Jakarta shortly after talks with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet concerning joint efforts to combat international online scam operations that cheat victims out of billions of dollars annually.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
Like his Borat character, Cohen interviews people on the street as Ali G and often gets himself into hilarious and cringe-worthy situations with unknowing victims.

— Jordan Moreau, Variety, 22 July 2026