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Meaning of palooka in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /pəˈlukə/

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  1. Noun

    palooka

    Etymology

    1920s: of unknown origin (popularized by the comic strip character Joe Palooka, a well-meaning but clumsy prizefighter)

    Definitions

    1. a second-rate prize fighter

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