sucker
Translation
mug, fool, lollipop, sucker
Examples
He's a sucker for a sad story.
He's a sucker for a sad story.
The child wanted a red sucker.
The child wanted a red lollipop.
The octopus held on with its suckers.
The octopus held on with its suckers.
Grammar Patterns
a sucker for ((sth.)) to be unable to resist (sth.) She's a sucker for a man in uniform.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fool, mug, chump, lollipop
Etymology
From the verb 'to suck'. The sense of a gullible person comes from the idea of being 'sucked in' to a scam.
Memory Tips
Imagine a fish, a 'sucker', easily getting caught on bait because it's a sucker for a free meal.