Synonyms of palooka

Antonyms of palooka

Collocations of palooka

big palooka
Frequency: 70 %

He's a big palooka who never backs down from a fight.

clumsy palooka
Frequency: 40 %

Watch out for that clumsy palooka, he's always knocking things over.

bumbling palooka
Frequency: 35 %

The bumbling palooka tripped over his own feet and fell flat on his face.

hapless palooka
Frequency: 25 %

The hapless palooka couldn't seem to catch a break no matter what he did.

Idiomatic Expressions for palooka

  • Phrase: lovable palooka
    Meaning: refers to a person who is endearing despite being clumsy or inept
    Usage: He may be a lovable palooka, but he always manages to make us smile with his antics.