Pillock

Pillock (noun / UK Slang)

(Also heard as: Right pillock, Pillocks, Absolute pillock)

Definition:

A pillock is a foolish or annoying person.

Where Pillock Comes From:

It comes from “pillicock”, an old word for the penis, shortened over time into a mild insult.

How People Actually Use Pillock:

Used for someone acting daft: “stop being a pillock”. It is mild and often fond.

Is Pillock Rude?

Mildly rude, with a crude root, but it is a tame insult in modern British English.

Examples in the Wild:

• “Stop being a pillock and help me.”Meaning: Stop acting foolish and help me.
• “Some pillock parked across my drive.”Meaning: Some idiot blocked my driveway.
• “I felt like a right pillock.”Meaning: I felt really silly.

Similar Slang:

Plonker, Muppet, Numpty, Wally

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