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

Quotidian urban characters are transformed into objects of embellishment and desire, with faux fur, sequins, pizza rats, pigeons, bodega snacks, paint splatters and towering leopard platforms showcased through a luxury lens. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026

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

Phrases Containing pigeon

• stool pigeon