ба́лама — meaning in English

English meaning

• dupe verb To trick or deceive someone, usually to gain something from them.
• mug noun A large cup with a handle, used for hot drinks, without a saucer.
• Patsy noun A person who is easily blamed, deceived, or taken advantage of by others.
• pigeon noun A plump grey bird common in cities, known for its cooing call.
• pushover noun Someone who is easily persuaded, taken advantage of, or pushed around.

Senses

ба́лама is used for these senses in English:

• dupe A person who has been deceived.
• mug A large cup for beverages, usually having a handle and used without a saucer.A mug
• mug (slang, derogatory) A gullible or easily cheated person.
• patsy (informal, derogatory) A person who is taken advantage of, especially by being cheated or blamed for something.
• pigeon (countable, North America, informal) A person who is a target or victim of a confidence game.
• pushover Someone who is easily swayed or influenced to change their mind or comply.

dupe — full definition

1. verb To trick or deceive someone, usually to gain something from them.
2. noun A person who has been tricked or deceived.
3. noun A cheap imitation or knockoff of a genuine product.

mug — full definition

1. noun A large cup with a handle, used for hot drinks, without a saucer.
2. noun (informal) A person's face.
3. noun (British, informal) A gullible or easily fooled person.
4. verb To attack and rob someone, usually in public.
5. verb To make exaggerated facial expressions, especially for a camera.

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