a second-rate prize fighter
Used in a Sentence
palooka
How to use palooka in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for palooka.
Editorial note
I'd rather be threatened with a gun than by a big palooka with his fists. * Fists or a gun, you're going to do what he says.
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Quick take
a second-rate prize fighter
Meaning at a glance
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Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for palooka.
noun
a second-rate prize fighter
See also: stumblebum
Example sentences
I'd rather be threatened with a gun than by a big palooka with his fists. * Fists or a gun, you're going to do what he says.
Frequently asked questions
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How do you use palooka in a sentence?
I'd rather be threatened with a gun than by a big palooka with his fists. * Fists or a gun, you're going to do what he says.
What does palooka mean?
a second-rate prize fighter
What part of speech is palooka?
palooka is commonly used as noun.