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patsy

Pronunciation: /ˈpatsi/

Definition of patsy

noun (plural patsies)

informal, chiefly North American
  • a person who is easily taken advantage of, especially by being cheated or blamed for something: the blonde was drop-dead gorgeous but she was nobody’s patsy

Origin:

early 20th century: of unknown origin

patsy in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of patsy in the US English dictionary