palooka
[ puh-loo-kuh ]
/ pəˈlu kə /
noun Slang.
an athlete, especially a boxer, lacking in ability, experience, or competitive spirit.
a stupid, clumsy person.
Origin of palooka
An Americanism dating back to 1920–25; origin uncertain
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British Dictionary definitions for palooka
palooka
/ (pəˈluːkə) /
noun
US slang
a stupid or clumsy boxer or other person
Word Origin for palooka
C20: origin uncertain