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