Half-wit and Palooka

Half-wit noun - A person who lacks good sense or judgment.

Palooka and half-wit are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Palooka" instead a noun phrase "Half-wit".

Palooka noun - A big clumsy often slow-witted person.

Half-wit and palooka are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Half-wit" instead a noun "Palooka".