patsy

/ˈpætsi/ · noun

Meaning

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

Etymology / origin

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Related words

shlemiel(English)sucker(English)soft touch(English)schlemiel(English)chump(English)fool(English)gull(English)fall guy(English)cline(English)hellcat(English)mink(English)fagan(English)

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Sources

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