释义 |
patsypat‧sy /ˈpætsi/ noun (plural patsies) [countable] especially American English informal patsyOrigin: 1800-1900 Perhaps from Italian pazzo ‘stupid person’ - But he did indeed run a patsy against Stratton in 1956.
- 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.
- 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.
someone who is easily tricked or deceived, especially so that they take the blame for someone else’s crime |