palooka
The word “palooka” has 3 syllables: pa-loo-ka
It's pronounced as /pəˈlʊkə/
What is synonym and antonym for palooka?
In the thesaurus, “palooka” has 13 synonyms and 7 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for palooka along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for palooka
- boxer
- clodhopper
- clown
- fighter
- hulk
- idiot
- loser
- lummox
- lump
- moron
- mutt
- skunk
- villain
Antonyms for palooka
- brain
- genius
- intellectual
- sage
- thinker
- whiz
- wizard
Meanings of palooka
- noun
- A stupid, oafish or clumsy person.
- Someone incompetent or untalented.
Example Sentences
- Palooka Joe thought he could intimidate everyone with his size, but his opponents in the ring proved otherwise.
- Despite his efforts, Jack was often dismissed as a mere palooka by his more experienced colleagues in the boxing gym.
- The film portrayed the protagonist as a lovable but somewhat clumsy palooka who stumbled into success through sheer luck.
- Don't underestimate him just because he looks like a palooka, he's actually quite skilled in negotiation tactics.
- The town's local hero was once a struggling palooka boxer who fought his way to the top against all odds.
On this page you'll find 20 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to palooka, such as: boxer, brain, clodhopper, clown, fighter, genius, hulk.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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