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palooka

[ puh-loo-kuh ]

noun

, Slang.
  1. an athlete, especially a boxer, lacking in ability, experience, or competitive spirit.
  2. a stupid, clumsy person.


palooka

/ pəˈluːkə /

noun

  1. slang.
    a stupid or clumsy boxer or other person
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of palooka1

An Americanism dating back to 1920–25; origin uncertain
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Word History and Origins

Origin of palooka1

C20: origin uncertain
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Example Sentences

Unfazed, Bugs Bunny says, “Watch me paste this pathetic palooka with a powerful paralyzing perfect pachydermous percussion pitch.”

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