Patsy
8 synonyms for Patsy, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person who is easily blamed, deceived, or taken advantage of by others.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use Patsy
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
made a patsy of him
act like a patsy
Etymology
Likely from a clipped form of the names Patricia or Patrick, with the informal -sy ending.
Full origin of Patsy →Frequently asked questions
What does “Patsy” mean?
The word “Patsy” means a person who is easily blamed, deceived, or taken advantage of by others. In plain terms, someone set up to take the blame, or an easy target for a scam.
How do you pronounce “Patsy”?
“Patsy” is pronounced PAT-see (/ˈpætsi/ in IPA).
How do you use “Patsy” in a sentence?
Here is “Patsy” used in a sentence: “The gang needed a patsy to take the fall if the plan went wrong.”
What part of speech is “Patsy”?
“Patsy” is a noun.
