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."
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