pillock
What does pillock mean? pillock is a English mild that translates to “idiot / fool” in English.
Literal Translation
penis (archaic Scandinavian)
Meaning & Usage
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"idiot / fool"
A wonderfully quaint British insult meaning a stupid person. Nobody using it today knows or cares that it derives from a Scandinavian word for penis — it's been completely sanitized by centuries of use. Safe to use in front of most grandmothers.
Examples in the Wild
Said with exasperation rather than real anger. 'You pillock, you've put diesel in a petrol car.'