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palooka
[ puh-loo-kuh ]
noun
, Slang.
- an athlete, especially a boxer, lacking in ability, experience, or competitive spirit.
- a stupid, clumsy person.
palooka
/ pəˈluːkə /
noun
- slang.a stupid or clumsy boxer or other person
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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.”
From Washington Post
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