What does Palooka mean?
Definitions for Palooka
pəˈlu kəpalooka
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Princeton's WordNet
stumblebum, palookanoun
a second-rate prize fighter
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palookanoun
A stupid, oafish or clumsy person.
palookanoun
Someone incompetent or untalented in the specified area.
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palooka
A palooka is a slang term used to refer to an inexperienced or incompetent person, particularly someone who lacks skills in a sport like boxing. It can also be used to describe a large, clumsy, or mediocre person.
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Palooka
Palooka is a 1934 comedy film directed by Benjamin Stoloff starring Jimmy Durante and based on the comic strip by Ham Fisher. The movie was adapted by Jack Jevne, Arthur Kober, Gertrude Purcell, Murray Roth and Ben Ryan from the comic strip. The film is also known as The Great Schnozzle in the United Kingdom.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Palooka in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Palooka in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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