noun
pillock
noun
1
British informal term for a stupid or annoying person.
"Don't be such a pillock — you've locked the keys inside again."
How to Use Pillock
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA mild British insult meaning idiot or fool.
When to use it
Informal and mainly British; comparable in tone to "muppet" or "plonker."
Easily confused with
Word Forms
pillocks plural
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Etymology
Originally slang for "penis" in the 16th century, later softened into a general insult for a foolish person.