pillock

British

/ ˈpɪlək /

noun

slang a stupid or annoying person

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Etymology

Origin of pillock

C14: from Scandinavian dialect pillicock penis

Example Sentences

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Mrs. Thatcher fixed her stained-glass blue eyes on that pillock and pointed out that the enemy cruiser'd been zigzagging in and out of the zone all day.

From Literature

Mr Green said it was "complete nonsense" to suggest that having a cold or having an "unfunny pillock" interrupt her speech meant she was the wrong person for the job.

From BBC

They seemed to then fall forward, before Mr Gwynne said to Mr Johnson: "Don't be a pillock."

From BBC

It’s like a wonderful complex tapestry – without wanting to sound like a pillock – of life.

From The Guardian

If you'd ever like most people in a room to instantly judge you a colossal, thundering pillock, there's a very simple series of steps you can take.

From BBC

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