Pronunciation: /ˈpætsi/
noun a person who is easily taken advantage of, especially by being cheated or blamed for something
A1 The patsy took the blame for someone else's mistake.
A2 She was just a patsy in the whole scheme, unaware of the true intentions.
B1 The police believed he was just a patsy in the criminal organization.
B2 The patsy was set up to take the fall for the crime.
C1 He was used as a patsy by the corrupt officials to cover up their illegal activities.
C2 The patsy was manipulated into carrying out the illegal activities without realizing the consequences.
adjective relating to being a patsy or characteristic of a patsy
A1 She is a patsy student who always follows the rules.
A2 The patsy kitten was easily trained to use the litter box.
B1 He was labeled as a patsy employee because he never questioned authority.
B2 The patsy politician was used as a scapegoat for the corruption scandal.
C1 The patsy actor was manipulated by the director into taking on risky stunts.
C2 She realized she had been a patsy in the scheme to defraud investors.
formal The defense argued that the defendant was merely a patsy in the larger criminal scheme.
informal I can't believe they made me the patsy in their prank.
slang Don't be a patsy and fall for their tricks.
figurative She felt like a patsy in the office, always being blamed for things that weren't her fault.
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