patsy

[ˈpætsi]

patsy Definition

a person who is easily taken advantage of, especially by being cheated or blamed for something.

Using patsy: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "patsy" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He was just a patsy in the scheme to defraud the company.

• Example

  The police were looking for a patsy to take the blame for the robbery.

• Example

  She felt like a patsy for believing his lies.

• Example

  I'm not going to be your patsy and take the blame for your mistakes.

patsy Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for patsy

• dupe
• sucker
• scapegoat
• victim
• fall guy

Phrases with patsy

• be a patsy for someone

  to be easily taken advantage of or manipulated by someone

  Example

  Don't be a patsy for your boss. Stand up for yourself.

• take the fall (be the patsy)

  to accept the blame or punishment for something, often on behalf of others

  Example

  He took the fall for his friends and went to jail as the patsy.

• patsy line

  a line used to deceive or distract someone, often used in politics or media

  Example

  The politician's speech was full of patsy lines to distract the audience from the real issues.

Origins of patsy

originally American slang, possibly from the Italian 'pazzo', meaning 'crazy'

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Summary: patsy in Brief

'Patsy' [ˈpætsi] refers to a person who is easily taken advantage of, especially by being cheated or blamed for something. It is often used in phrases like 'be a patsy for someone' and 'take the fall (be the patsy),' and can also be used in the context of deception, as in 'patsy line.'