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

Moving through rooftop coops, city streets, and a mosaic of New York voices, the film invites us to reconsider the pigeon, soften our gaze, and recognize that coexistence is an act of choice. — Peter White, Deadline, 19 June 2026

Sparrows, starlings, bluebirds, swallows, ravens, pigeons, and crows can become nuisance birds, causing damage and health risks. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 13 June 2026

At its center shined a stunning Burmese pigeon’s blood ruby of over 6 carats, with reflections evoking Caravaggio’s signature chiaroscuro technique. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 11 June 2026

About the same time the wild pigeons, which used to darken the sun with their flights, left here, never to return. — Literary Hub, 10 June 2026

Phrases Containing pigeon

• stool pigeon