pillock

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[edit] Etymology

The origin of pillock is believed to go back to the 16th century meaning penis[1] from the Norwegian word pillicock, presumably akin to the slang dickhead meaning inept fool[2].

[edit] Noun

pillock (plural pillocks)

  1. (UK, mildly pejorative, slang) a stupid or annoying person; simpleton; fool.

[edit] Synonyms

  • (British, mildly pejorative, slang, stupid or annoying person): wazzock Plonker

[edit] References

  1. ^ http://www.allwords.com/word-pillock.html
  2. ^ http://www.answers.com/topic/dickhead

[edit] Anagrams

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