Synonyms for

Sucker

Verb / ˈsʌkɜ: / Another word for sucker — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person or thing that is easily fooled or deceived.

Synonyms & similar words

mug lollipop alldaysucker patsy chump softtouch fool gull mark fallguy Gullible Mark Dupe Patsy Pushover Fool Victim Sap Chump Greenhorn Pigeon Suckerfish

Synonyms by register

Formal

dependent parasite leech hanger-on

Informal

dupe mark patsy easy target fall guy

Literary

gull simpleton fool

Antonyms

giver donor benefactor provider generous person

Common collocations

  • easy sucker
  • big sucker
  • total sucker
  • sucker punch
  • sucker for punishment
  • sucker for love
  • sucker for a good deal

Word family

noun sucker
verb sucker

Usage note

The word 'sucker' can refer to a naive or easily deceived person, or a plant shoot growing from the base of a plant. The former meaning is informal and can be derogatory.

Example sentences

  1. My little brother is a sucker for ice cream.
  2. Don't be a sucker and fall for their lies.
  3. I feel like a sucker for buying this expensive gadget.
  4. He's such a sucker for romantic movies.
  5. The con artist tricked the sucker into giving him all his money.

Quotes

  • "A sucker is born every minute." - P.T. Barnum
  • "It takes a real sucker to fall for that." - Unknown
  • "I'm not a sucker for anyone." - Taylor Swift

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