palooka

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(pə-lū'kə) pronunciation

Sports. An incompetent or easily defeated athlete, especially a prizefighter.
Slang. A stupid or clumsy person.

[Origin unknown.]

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a clumsy, inept, or untalented boxer; a stupid, clumsy, or obnoxious person; oaf; lout

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noun
/pə'lu:kə/ /pə'lu:kə/
noun, mainly US

An unexceptional prizefighter; a foolish or mediocre person. (1920 —) .
A. Lomax You won't kick me in the ass, because I can beat this palooka (1950).

[Origin unknown.]

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