palooka (Meaning)
palooka (n)
a second-rate prize fighter
Synonyms & Antonyms of palooka
Synonyms:
- half-wit
- nimrod
- simpleton
- dope
- cur
- dodo
- churl
- ignoramus
- bubblehead
- nit
- rogue
- hardhead
- goon
- deadhead
- dip
- ratbag
- cuddie
- dumbbell
- numskull
- dimwit
- yahoo
- knucklehead
- hammerhead
- nitwit
- dim bulb
- rascal
- madman
- scamp
- clodpoll
- shlub
- featherbrain
- gander
- loggerhead
- jackass
- dork
- noodle
- chucklehead
- dum-dum
- mome
- stinker
- cuddy
- anthropoid
- imbecile
- booby
- ape
- cluck
- woodenhead
- dullard
- slouch
- noddy
- stupe
- simp
- cad
- dunderhead
- birdbrain
- fathead
- nincompoop
- cretin
- clodpole
- clot
- clunk
- golem
- natural
- loon
- schnook
- doofus
- chowderhead
- saphead
- dummkopf
- dunce
- tyke
- know-nothing
- ninnyhammer
- scatterbrain
- boor
- dolt
- ninny
- louse
- mug
- nut
- numbskull
- lamebrain
- bonehead
- loony
- shlemiel
- schlub
- tike
- blockhead
- meathead
- pinhead
- airhead
- dumbhead
- goof
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
palooka Sentence Examples
- The seasoned boxer effortlessly dodged the clumsy blows of the inexperienced palooka.
- The fight promoter hired a muscular palooka as an opponent for his star attraction.
- The palooka's clumsy footwork made him an easy target for the seasoned fighter.
- The crowd erupted in laughter as the overconfident palooka was swiftly knocked out.
- The relentless palooka kept fighting even after taking a barrage of punches.
- The palooka's dream of becoming a champion was shattered in the first round.
- The cunning palooka used his unconventional tactics to surprise his more skilled opponent.
- The palooka's heart was in the right place, but his lack of technique proved costly.
- The crowd cheered for the underdog palooka as he bravely fought against all odds.
- The palooka's reputation as a tough guy was quickly diminished after his embarrassing defeat.
FAQs About the word palooka
a second-rate prize fighter
skunk, lump, clown, mutt,hulk, loser, idiot, villain, moron, stock
wizard,brain, sage, whiz, intellectual, wizard, genius, sage, thinker, genius
The seasoned boxer effortlessly dodged the clumsy blows of the inexperienced palooka.
The fight promoter hired a muscular palooka as an opponent for his star attraction.
The palooka's clumsy footwork made him an easy target for the seasoned fighter.
The crowd erupted in laughter as the overconfident palooka was swiftly knocked out.
