Patsy
Patsy noun - One who is easily deceived or cheated.
Usage example: an Internet newbie who's the perfect patsy for a cyber scam
Schlemiel
Schlemiel noun - (Yiddish) a dolt who is a habitual bungler.
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Schlemiel and Patsy. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/patsy/schlemiel
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