"Patsy" likely comes from the nickname Patrick or Pat, which in 19th-century slang became associated with someone naive or easy to trick, possibly reinforced by stock characters in theater. By the early 20th century it meant a person easily deceived, manipulated, or set up to take blame. It appears in crime contexts, politics, and everyday speech. The term is mildly derogatory but not vulgar.

What is the origin of the term "patsy" and how is it used?

92734d540eb6d25ab5eae95f560befda555ca28e4c7dd10604da845c94f3d2f7

“patsy”的英语定义和含义

Download Mobile App