Clown and Palooka

Clown

Clown noun - A comically dressed performer (as at a circus) who entertains with playful tricks and ridiculous behavior.
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Palooka and clown are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Palooka" instead a noun "Clown".

Nearby Words: clowning, clownish, clownery, clow

Palooka

Palooka noun - A big clumsy often slow-witted person.
Usage example: I wish he wouldn't bring over here that bunch of palookas he calls his friends
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Clown and palooka are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Clown" instead a noun "Palooka".
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