stumblebum

/ˌstʌmbəlˈbʌm/
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Other forms: stumblebums

Definitions of stumblebum
  1. noun
    an awkward, foolish person
    synonyms: ape, clod, gawk, goon, lout, lubber, lummox, lump, nimrod, oaf
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    type of:
    clumsy person
    a person with poor motor coordination
  2. noun
    a second-rate prize fighter
    synonyms: palooka
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    type of:
    boxer, pugilist
    someone who fights with fists for sport
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