stumblebums

noun

plural of stumblebum
1
as in palookas

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as in fumblers

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  1. prizefighters
  2. pugilists
  3. gladiators
  4. boxers
Noun
  • But Ford had stripped these two unpainted entries down to the chassis, like prizefighters shedding final pounds before weigh-in.
    — Eric Moskowitz, The Atlantic, 31 May 2026
  • Certainly, as too many prizefighters like the now-48-year-old and occasional exhibition-bout-fighting Floyd Mayweather have learned the hard way, not paying attention to the money and the purse has consequences above and beyond the fine print in or out of your prime.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2026
Definition of prizefighters
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  • To his credit, the bloodied Yankees fan fought back much better than most pugilists who give up the high ground.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Definition of pugilists
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  • This pair has a subtle gladiator-like design (ICYMI, gladiators are back), with straps wrapping slightly up the ankle.
    — Anna Traver, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The Greeks branded their slaves; the Romans tattooed their gladiators.
    — Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of gladiators
Noun
  • In April 2022, Serrano and Taylor became the first female boxers to headline the legendary New York venue, and, thanks to the involvement of Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), the first to earn over $1m each.
    — Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Among the regular participants are active-duty firefighters, lifeguards, professional boxers, National Guard personnel, yoga teachers and locals just looking for a fun way to get their cardio in.
    — Jenna Belhumeur, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of boxers
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