PATSY Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

patsy

noun

ˈpat-sē

Definition of patsy

as in sucker

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 patsy The same prime minister who exaggerates his power is also fine with being portrayed as the patsy of more influential actors. — Aluf Benn, Foreign Affairs, 10 Nov. 2025 Gwen champions Chelsea for advocating for her needs, but Gwen’s obviously the patsy here, running to turn up the thermostat the second Chelsea asks. — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2025 Slightly, meanwhile, targets Joe as his patsy to smuggle a Xenomorph embryo out of Prodigy, still resentful that Wendy’s family is here safely while his mother is far away and being threatened by Morrow. — Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025 He was often portrayed as a DOGE patsy, perhaps even a fool. — Eli Hager, ProPublica, 8 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for patsy

Recent Examples of Synonyms for patsy

Noun

Daughter of a travel agent and a sucker for a challenge, Nina can’t resist the call to adventures everywhere from the Midwest to Antarctica.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026
DuBose questions the allegation that Fields’ sucker-punched his teammate.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of sucker

Noun

The brothers previously faced rape and human trafficking charges in Britain in connection to three alleged victims, CPS said.

— Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
The special, produced in collaboration with the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, will honor the victims killed, and commemorate the resilience of the survivors, families, first responders, and communities whose lives were forever altered by the attacks.

— Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of victim

Noun

Avoid acidic cleaners like vinegar or lemon, as well as harsh chemicals and abrasive tools, to protect the glaze.

— Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 5 Sep. 2026
The country's largest school district now has some of the strictest guidelines around younger students using artificial intelligence tools in school — at least, temporarily.

— Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of tool

Noun

The initial wave of the Patrick Mahomes Era featured the best quarterback in football on a relative chump-change rookie contract.

— Sam McDowell August 29, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2026
And to die would have been a sucker’s dream, but this is a skull game chump and the past cannot help no man.

— Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 16 July 2026