Sucker

usgb/ˈsʌkər/
noun

A person who believes in something easily, without checking if it is real or true.

Only a sucker would fall for that old trick.
Visual representation of "sucker" - A person who believes in something easily, without checking if it is real or true.

Often appears as...

  • born sucker
  • be a sucker

Usage tips

Colloquial, Disapproving

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Visual representation of "sucker"
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Easily Tricked

Use to describe someone who trusts too quickly and is deceived.

Illustration for Easily Tricked
He's such a sucker for get-rich-quick schemes.
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Informal Usage

A casual word, often used among friends or in relaxed environments.

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I can't believe I was a sucker and gave him the money.
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Negative Connotation

Carries a negative judgment, could offend if not used carefully.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
Don't be a sucker and fall for his lies again.
Visual representation of the word "Sucker"

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