patsy in German
patsy in German is Prügelknabe, Sündenbock — patsy means a person who is easily blamed, deceived, or taken advantage of by others.
patsy in German
Prügelknabe
(informal, derogatory) A person who is taken advantage of, especially by being cheated or blamed for something.
Sündenbock
(informal, derogatory) A person who is taken advantage of, especially by being cheated or blamed for something.
What does "patsy" mean?
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noun A person who is easily blamed, deceived, or taken advantage of by others.
"The gang needed a patsy to take the fall if the plan went wrong."
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patsy in a sentence
- The gang needed a patsy to take the fall if the plan went wrong.
- He felt like a patsy after realizing his "friend" had used him the whole time.
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What is "patsy" in German?
"patsy" in German is Prügelknabe, Sündenbock. patsy means: A person who is easily blamed, deceived, or taken advantage of by others.
How do you use "patsy" in a sentence?
Example: "The gang needed a patsy to take the fall if the plan went wrong." In German, "patsy" is Prügelknabe, Sündenbock.
Are there other ways to say "patsy" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "patsy": Prügelknabe, Sündenbock.
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