Synonyms of patsy

patsy

noun

ˈpat-sē 

as in sucker

one who is easily deceived or cheated

an Internet newbie who's the perfect patsy for a cyber scam

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sucker
• victim
• tool
• chump
• dupe
• pigeon
• target
• fool
• pushover
• gull
• soft touch
• loser
• sap
• idiot
• moron
• goose
• schlemiel
• monkey
• mug
• mock
• booby
• dolt
• butt
• simp
• simpleton
• laughingstock
• imbecile
• ninny
• jackass
• dunce
• mockery
• turkey
• dodo
• dummy
• nitwit
• derision
• schnook
• blockhead
• mark
• dope
• half-wit
• cat's-paw
• schlub
• nincompoop
• dumbbell
• schlump
• yo-yo

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• swindler
• trickster
• shark
• cheat
• cheater
• confidence man
• sharper
• dodger
• slicker
• hoaxer
• defrauder
• cozener

Example Sentences

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