plonker
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of plonker
C20: from plonk 1
Example Sentences
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“He made himself look a bit of a plonker, I think,” Burns said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 19, 2026
Speaking about the explosive row that left viewers on the edge of their seats, and ultimately got herself banished, Fiona called herself a "plonker".
From BBC ● Jan. 14, 2026
"I thought I was being really clever, but I probably looked a bit of a plonker!"
From BBC ● Feb. 6, 2025
“Andrew is a bit of a plonker, everybody knows that,” said one source close to the palace.
From The Guardian ● Nov. 23, 2019
You don't see the term "plonker" enough these days.
From Golf Digest ● Oct. 6, 2017
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