Associations to the word «Palooka»

Wiktionary

PALOOKA, noun. (US slang) A stupid, oafish or clumsy person.
PALOOKA, noun. (US) (boxing) (bridge and similar ventures) Someone incompetent or untalented in the specified area.

Dictionary definition

PALOOKA, noun. A second-rate prize fighter.

Wise words

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