| 释义 |
pat·sy
I. \ˈpatsē, -si\ noun
(-es)
Etymology: perhaps from Italian pazzo fool, lunatic
1. : a butt of ridicule : oddball
< knew this patsy was a disastrous mistake socially — Elizabeth Janeway >
2.
a. : a person on whom blame is foisted : fall guy
< not going to be the patsy for that gang of his — S.H.Adams >
b. : one readily deceived or victimized : easy mark, sucker
< a perfect patsy for his enthusiasms — George Sklar >
II. noun
(plural patsys)
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: from Patsy, nickname for Patricia
: any of several awards that are given annually by humane organizations to animals that perform in motion pictures |