palooka

Noun

A slang term used to refer to an inexperienced or mediocre boxer.

ریشه

Uncertain origin, possibly from the Italian 'palucca', meaning 'clumsy person'.

مثال

• He's just a palooka, he won't last long in the ring.
• The palooka was knocked out in the first round.
• Don't underestimate him, even though he looks like a palooka.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Last long in the ring Knocked out Look like a palooka Poor performance