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 reason the episode works so well is because Homer makes the perfect patsy, of sorts.
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Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
Anyone familiar with this kind of setup knows that simple offers are inevitably anything but, and rarely turn out to be worth the money — that is, assuming the poor patsy ever sees the money.
—Catherine Bray, Variety, 1 Oct. 2024
Appalachian State, which has given fits to many power conference opponents since elevating to the FBS in 2014 – and even before then as Michigan fans will recall – is not some patsy that will take its $1.25 million and quietly go home to Boone, N.C.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024
Getting rid of Notre Dame from football schedule to play a patsy?
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2024
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Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
Anyone familiar with this kind of setup knows that simple offers are inevitably anything but, and rarely turn out to be worth the money — that is, assuming the poor patsy ever sees the money.
—Catherine Bray, Variety, 1 Oct. 2024
Appalachian State, which has given fits to many power conference opponents since elevating to the FBS in 2014 – and even before then as Michigan fans will recall – is not some patsy that will take its $1.25 million and quietly go home to Boone, N.C.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024
Getting rid of Notre Dame from football schedule to play a patsy?
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patsy
Noun
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Just thinking about the poor suckers who had to guard her in high school makes Fudd pity them.—
Grace Raynor,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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These giant in-lines mimic large prey like suckers and perch.—
Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Once identified, the kit dynamically loads a counterfeit login page tailored to that provider, often with the victim’s email address already filled in.—
Alex Vakulov,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Investigators searched a spot northwest of the Slade Avenue boat launch, then a diver found the license plate matching the one registered to the victim’s 1980 Toyota Celica, police said.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Such tools could save people time and energy in everyday tasks while aiding with fields like medical research.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2025
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Since Web3 operates across borders with remote, permissionless innovation, companies must prioritize hiring talent who thrive in decentralized environments and are proficient in blockchain-native tools.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Dutton is reluctant at first but soon unleashes his fists on two chumps to the tune of $420.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
23 Feb. 2025
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Who think that kindness, tolerance and sacrifice aren’t strictly for chumps.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Patsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patsy. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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