Nincompoop
Nincompoop noun - A person who lacks good sense or judgment.
Palooka and nincompoop are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Palooka" instead a noun "Nincompoop".
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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Nincompoop and palooka are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Nincompoop" instead a noun "Palooka".
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