Another word for patsy | Synonyms for patsy

Another word for patsy

noun

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

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Patsy, while incarcerated, still had a say in the matter.
Patsy Boyd was just released from prison.
His only comment of note was that Patsy, while obviously exhausted, seemed especially cheerful— "pleased with herself" was how he'd described her.
If Patsy had a destination in mind more specific than Chicago, she didn't share this knowledge with her hitchhiking passenger.
When told Patsy Boyd was traveling alone, Fred nodded with a knowing smile.

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