Another word for fall guy
- (Slang)
One who is made an object of blame:
goat, scapegoat, whipping boy. (Slang) patsy. See praise - (Slang)
A person who is easily deceived or victimized:
butt3, dupe, fool, gull, lamb, pushover, victim. (Informal) sucker. (Slang) gudgeon, mark, monkey, patsy, pigeon, sap1. (Chiefly British) mug. See wise
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