patsy

[US]/'pætsɪ/
[UK]/'pætsi/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. coward; a person easily deceived.

Example Sentences

He was set up as a patsy for the crime.

The patsy took the blame for the team's failure.

She always ends up being the patsy in their pranks.

The boss used him as a patsy to cover up the scandal.

Don't be a patsy and stand up for yourself!

He felt like a patsy for falling for their trick.

The patsy was manipulated into taking the fall for the crime.

She refused to be a patsy in their scheme.

He was framed as the patsy in the embezzlement case.

The patsy was unaware of the true intentions behind the plan.

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