1. an incompetent or mediocre boxer
Usage: slang
2. a stupid or clumsy person
Usage: slang

Examples

• The veteran fighter easily defeated the young palooka in three rounds.
• That palooka couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn.
• Don’t be such a palooka – think before you act.
• The gym was full of palookas hoping to make it big.
• He may look tough, but he’s just another palooka.
• The champion refused to fight such an obvious palooka.