Refers to an incompetent opponent in a sporting arena (usually
boxing). Can also be used to refer to minnow
cricket teams and other clumsy or
useless beings.
"Bangladesh and Zimbabwe would battle to beat my
local ski-
boat club on a bad day. To hear players and coaches stating how well they played against these palookas is really pathetic."
Former South
Africa international Pat Symcox pulls no punches
Dec 8, 2008