palooka

[US]/pəˈluːkə/
[UK]/pəˈluːkə/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a clumsy or inept athlete, especially a boxer; an inferior or mediocre athlete
Word Forms
Pluralpalookas

Phrases & Collocations

big palooka

clumsy palooka

funny palooka

dumb palooka

lucky palooka

local palooka

tough palooka

old palooka

young palooka

silly palooka

Example Sentences

he was just a palooka who thought he could fight.

don't be a palooka and bet all your money.

she called him a palooka for his silly mistakes.

even a palooka can win with a bit of luck.

he played the palooka, pretending not to understand the rules.

don't be such a palooka; think before you act.

they called him a palooka after he lost the game.

being a palooka won't get you far in this business.

he might be a palooka, but he has a good heart.

she laughed and called him a palooka for his clumsiness.

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