PATSIES Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

patsies

noun

plural of patsy

as in suckers

one who is easily deceived or cheated an Internet newbie who's the perfect patsy for a cyber scam

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Recent Examples of patsies Massachusetts citizens are not patsies with wallets. — Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 10 Feb. 2026 Then Kay served notice that the White Sox, after losing the record 121 games in 2024, are through playing patsies. — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026

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Noun

Snip any side shoots and suckers that develop on the first 2 to 3 feet of the vine so the plant will focus its energy on a strong main vine and fruit, to grow more quickly.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 July 2026
For young trees, prune only to remove suckers along the trunk and any vertical watersprouts that are too close to other branches.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 July 2026