Synonyms of pigeon

pigeon

noun

ˈpi-jən 

as in sucker

one who is easily deceived or cheated

a confidence man in search of another pigeon

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pigeon

When a pigeon flys through her window and refuses to leave, Brooke embarks on a cross-country road trip to return the bird to its owner, meeting divorcee Nelson (Taika Waititi) along the way. — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026

But Brooke receives an unexpected call to adventure when a pigeon flies in her window one day. — Marshall Shaffer, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2026

There’s even great dignity given to the pigeon, who is every bit as key to this journey of discovery as its human stars are. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026

Feral pigeons are famously terrible nest builders and are drawn to buildings and roofs with features like solar panels, chimneys, eaves, and AC units to make their homes. — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing pigeon

• stool pigeon