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patsy

American slang for a gullible and weak-minded person. A patsy is a fool, usually a person that has good intentions but is deceived easily. The term originated when Irish immigrants came over to the USA, during the potato famine in the 19th century. (i.e. patsy = St. Patrick) and loads of Irish people entering the working class, were easily gullible and duped by Americans crooks/fraudsters when they settled there. Another term that isn't used very much and is more rare is, "paddy". Americans were mostly Protestants too, so calling Irish people patsy was more insulting of their Catholicism than their actual ethnicity.

It is no longer derogatory against just Irish people or religion in the USA, and is now usually used in modern society by American dads to scold their sons. It's almost like saying "Don't be a gullible pussy".
Snake Oil Sellsman: hahahaha! Those damned patsy's were duped again by our quack cures, and making us richer. It's a good thing they decided to come here, trying to take the easy way out, instead of staying in Ireland.
by Charmouche October 1, 2016
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patsy

scapegoat. red herring. person accused of a something as a cover for a bigger more elaborate crime.
by s: October 19, 2004
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patchy

Simply synonymous to drunk or tipsy.

If the need to differentiate between drunk and tipsy arises, use the quote "I'm a bit patchy" to signify tipsiness and just "I'm patchy" to signify drunkenness.

There is also such thing as patchiness, acting as either a noun that signifies the alcohol one has at hand or the overall patchy state of several people.
Random European chill kid at Chipoltle: I'm a bit patchy right now.
Random scene kid: WTF!! ROFL HxC SCENE!
European kid: Fag.

Guy: Have you brought the patchiness?
Girl: Hell yes, now let's get patchy!
by makke :D July 3, 2009
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Patchy

The name given to someone who has a really patchy fake tan.
Person A: Aye patchy, nice tan!

Person B: C’mon it isn’t that bad!
by Itoldyouso May 22, 2021
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E-pathy

The electronic telepathic force wherein you and your partner think, text, or virtually speak of the same concept or word without realizing you both were doing so, even while living miles away. The stronger the force, the stronger the E-Pathic bond becomes.
Through text:
friend 1: I've never seen the Vampire diaries
(at the same time)
friend 2: I've never actually seen the Vampire diaries
friend 1: we just had an E-pathic moment
friend 2: yes that was on point E-pathy
by Bot732 October 15, 2020
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Patsy

Slang for a line. Usually cocaine. Originates from Patsy Cline. Used mostly in Liverpool.
"Lets go for a quick Patsy"
by Gazbags January 21, 2010
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Patsy's Finger

When you befriend a guy with the sole purpose of fucking his sister, you can choose to give him a Patsy's Finger. The process for giving a Patsy's Finger is simple. After fingering his sister, put the guy in a headlock; then, force him to smell your finger covered in his sister's juices. To make it complete, yell, "Patsy's Finger," while he chokes and gags.
Georgie is a fool for thinking I was his real friend. As soon as I got in his sister's pants, I forced him into a Patsy's finger! What an idiot. He cried.
by Philly Jay September 15, 2015
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