Palooka
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noun.
An incompetent or easily defeated athlete, especially a prizefighter.
noun.
A stupid or clumsy person.
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noun.
A
stupid
,
oafish
or
clumsy
person.
noun.
Someone
incompetent
or
untalented
in the specified area.
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noun.
a second-rate prize fighter
Word Usage
"It's important to note that none of the potential cost-cutting measures I've mentioned touch the big palooka."
Form
Palookaville
Hypernym
Words that are more generic or abstract
boxer
pugilist
Same Context
Words that are found in similar contexts
birdhouse
butwe
cantina
cavatina
chastiser
Synonym
Words with the same meaning
Chinese boxer
bantamweight
black belt
boxer
brown belt