
Palooka
UK
/pəˈluː.kə/
US
/pəˈlu.kə/

Translation palooka into russian
palookas
Nounpalooka
palooka
palookas pl
The boxing match was full of palookas who didn't stand a chance.
Боксёрский матч был полон дуболомов, у которых не было шансов.
Additional translations
неумехи
болваны
palooka
NounUK
/pəˈluː.kə/
US
/pəˈlu.kə/
palooka
palookas pl
He acted like a palooka, not understanding the simplest instructions.
Он вел себя как болван, не понимая самых простых инструкций.
The boxer was a real palooka, lacking any finesse in the ring.
Боксер был настоящей дубиной, ему не хватало изящества на ринге.
Additional translations
тупица
грубиян
Definitions
palooka
NounUK
/pəˈluː.kə/
US
/pəˈlu.kə/
A clumsy or inept person, often used to describe a boxer who is not very skilled.
Despite his size, the new fighter was considered a palooka in the ring, lacking the finesse of his opponents.
palookas
NounAn incompetent or clumsy person, often used to describe a boxer who is not very skilled.
Despite his enthusiasm, he was considered a palooka in the boxing ring.
A large, clumsy, or stupid person.
He may be a palooka, but his heart is in the right place.