Mug
Mug noun - A person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of.
Patsy
Patsy noun - One who is easily deceived or cheated.
Usage example: an Internet newbie who's the perfect patsy for a cyber scam
Mutual synonyms
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Patsy and Mug. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/mug/patsy
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Patsy or Mug. 2016. Accessed August 13, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/mug/patsy.
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