Associations to the word «Patsy»

Wiktionary

PATSY, proper noun. A diminutive of the female given name Patricia.
PATSY, proper noun. A diminutive of the male given name Patrick.
PATSY, noun. (informal) (derogatory) A person who is taken advantage of, especially by being cheated or blamed for something.

Dictionary definition

PATSY, noun. A person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of.

Wise words

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