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Vocabulary Entry
patsy
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A person who is easily taken advantage of or tricked; a gullible individual.
Example Sentences
"He played the patsy in the con artist's scheme."
"She felt like a patsy after falling for their lies."
"Don't be a patsy; always verify the information you receive."
V
verb
To make someone into a patsy; to deceive or trick someone into taking the blame or being exploited.
Example Sentences
"The criminals tried to patsy him for their own crimes."
"In the movie, they patsy him into believing he was part of a legitimate operation."
"He felt betrayed when they decided to patsy him at the last minute."