patsies

[US]/ˈpætsiːz/
[UK]/ˈpætsiːz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a person who is easily deceived or tricked; a coward

Phrases & Collocations

fall guys patsies

easy patsies

patsies for blame

patsies in crime

patsies to exploit

patsies for schemes

patsies in politics

patsies for scams

patsies in stories

patsies to blame

Example Sentences

they were just a bunch of patsies in the scheme.

the con artist used the patsies to carry out his plan.

don't be a patsy; stand up for yourself.

the patsies were unaware of their roles in the scam.

he always picks patsies to do his dirty work.

many people fell for the scam, becoming patsies in the process.

she realized she was just a patsy in their game.

the patsies thought they were part of something big.

they used patsies to divert attention from their real intentions.

being a patsy is not a good position to be in.

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