patsy

pat·sy /ˈpætsi/ noun (plural patsies) [countableC] especially American EnglishAmE informal

TRICK/DECEIVEsomeone who is easily tricked or deceived, especially so that they take the blame for someone else’s crime 易成为替罪羊者，易上当受骗的人

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patsy• But he did indeed run a patsy against Stratton in 1956.• Others, especially politicians, say Daley promised Stratton that he would run a patsy against him in 1956.• She was the victim of love: sticker and patsy for her own sloppy heart.• They looked at him miserably-another patsy for the collection.• He usually plays older brothers, blushing patsies, jumpy sidekicks, all-smiles Ivy Leaguers.• In fact, the original patsy dropped out because of a scandal and was replaced by an even softer patsy.

Patsyn

na character in the humorous British television programme absolutely fabulous, played by the actress Joanna lumley. Patsy Stone is an upper class woman and works for a fashion magazine but spends most of her time drinking alcohol, taking drugs, and shopping in expensive clothes shops.

Origin patsy

(1800-1900) Perhaps from Italian pazzo “stupid person”

pat·sy nounPatsyn

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