PALOOKA

stumblebum, palooka

(noun) a second-rate prize fighter

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

palooka (plural palookas)

(US slang) A stupid, oafish or clumsy person.

(US, boxing, bridge and similar ventures) Someone incompetent or untalented.

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

23 May 2025

THOUGHTFULLY

(adverb) showing consideration and thoughtfulness; “he had thoughtfully brought with him some food to share”


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