Pillock
Slang Term
British
★★★★☆ Common
Casual
Meaning: A stupid person.
蠢人
Una persona estúpida.
バカな人
바보, 멍청한 사람
British insult, possibly Scandinavian origin. Mild but dismissive.
英式侮辱，可能源自北欧语。轻微但带有轻蔑的意味。
Insulto británico, posiblemente de origen escandinavo. Leve pero despectivo.
北欧語が起源とされるイギリスの悪口です。軽いですが見下すニュアンスがあります。
영국식 욕설로, 스칸디나비아어에서 유래했을 가능성이 있다. 가벼운 편이지만 무시하는 뉘앙스가 있다.
Examples
- You pillock! 你这个蠢货！¡Pedazo de imbécil!このバカ！이 바보야!
- What a pillock. 真是个蠢货。Menudo imbécil.なんてバカだ。정말 멍청하네.
- Stupid pillock. 蠢蛋。Imbécil.バカなやつ。멍청한 놈.
Pronunciation
/ˈpɪlək/
Usage Guide
Context: insult
Tone: frustrated
✓ Do Say
- You pillock你这个蠢货Pedazo de imbécilこのバカ이 바보야
✗ Don't Say
- British insult英式侮辱用语Insulto británicoイギリスの悪口です영국식 욕설
Common Mistakes
- Mild-moderate British insult
Origin & History
British slang, possibly from Norwegian 'pillikok' or related to male anatomy.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Variations
Pillock
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