palookas

The word “palookas” has 3 syllables: pa-loo-kas

It's pronounced as /pəˈlʊkəz/


What is synonym and antonym for palookas?

In the thesaurus, “palookas” has 17 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for palookas along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for palookas

  • boxer
  • clodhopper
  • clowns
  • fighter
  • gawks
  • geese
  • hulks
  • idiots
  • losers
  • lummox
  • lumps
  • morons
  • mutts
  • skunk
  • skunks
  • turkeys
  • villains

Antonyms for palookas

  • brains
  • genii
  • geniuses
  • intellectuals
  • sages
  • thinkers
  • wizards

Meanings of palookas

  • noun
    1. A stupid, oafish or clumsy person.
    2. Someone incompetent or untalented.

Example Sentences

  • The boxing ring was filled with a crowd of rowdy palookas cheering for their favorite fighters.
  • Despite his best efforts, he couldn't shake off the reputation of being one of the local palookas.
  • The film portrayed a group of bumbling palookas stumbling through various misadventures in the big city.
  • The seasoned boxer effortlessly defeated a string of amateur palookas in the tournament.
  • In the world of literature, the protagonist often finds himself surrounded by a cast of palookas with questionable motives and intellects.

On this page you'll find 24 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to palookas, such as: boxer, brains, clodhopper, clowns, fighter, gawks, geese.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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  • clowns
  • geese
  • hulks
  • idiots
  • losers
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  • lumps
  • lunatics
  • morons
  • mutts
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