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2007-03-21 23:23:13 · 2 answers · asked by Nicole P 1 in Education & Reference Trivia

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The nuance of "sucker" is derogatory and suggestive of an unsophisticated person easily tricked or duped, particularly in financial transactions. A person who can be easily conned.

2007-03-22 00:47:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2 0

Uncomplimentary and meaning easily fooled or conned.

"There's a sucker born every minute."
A quote from Phineas T. (P.T.) Barnum, who began producing freak shows in New York and later became the impresario of "The greatest show on earth," the Barnum & Bailey Circus.


"Never give a sucker an even break."
Attributed to W. C. Fields, American comedian and actor.

2007-03-22 02:31:41 · answer #2 · answered by Hamish 4 · 0 0

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