English Explanatory Dictionary

Patsy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A diminutive of the female given name Patricia.
  2. A diminutive of the male given name Patrick.
  3. A diminutive of the female given name Martha.
noun
  1. A person who is taken advantage of, especially by being cheated or blamed for something.

Pronunciation

/ˈpætsi/

Word forms

Patsy Patsie patsies

Etymology

From the clipping of Patricia or Patrick + -sy (hypocoristic suffix).

Synonyms

sucker scapegoat fall guy
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