How do you use "Plonker" in a sentence?

You plonker! What a plonker. Don't be such a plonker.

Plonker

Q: What does "Plonker" mean?

British insult meaning a fool or idiot. 'Plonker' is a British insult for a stupid person. Made famous by Del Boy in 'Only Fools and Horses' calling Rodney a plonker. Originally slang for penis, now primarily means idiot.

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Meaning: British insult meaning a fool or idiot.

英国骂人话，指笨蛋或蠢货。

Insulto británico que significa tonto o idiota.

イギリスの侮辱語。バカ。間抜け。

바보, 멍청이 (영국식 가벼운 욕)

'Plonker' is a British insult for a stupid person. Made famous by Del Boy in 'Only Fools and Horses' calling Rodney a plonker. Originally slang for penis, now primarily means idiot.

'plonker'是英国对蠢人的骂人话。因电视剧《Only Fools and Horses》中德尔·博伊骂罗德尼为plonker而出名。原本是阴茎的俚语，现在主要指蠢蛋。

'Plonker' es un insulto británico para una persona estúpida. Se hizo famoso por Del Boy en 'Only Fools and Horses' llamando a Rodney plonker. Originalmente argot para pene, ahora significa principalmente idiota.

「plonker」はバカに対するイギリスの侮辱語。「Only Fools and Horses」でデル・ボーイがロドニーをplonkerと呼んだことで有名になりました。元々は男性器のスラングでしたが、今では主にバカの意味です。

영국 시트콤 '온리 풀스 앤 호시즈(Only Fools and Horses)'의 델 보이가 즐겨 써서 유명해진 영국식 욕. 어리석거나 멍청한 사람을 의미한다.

Examples

You plonker!
你这个蠢蛋！
¡Pedazo de imbécil!
このバカ！
이 바보야!
What a plonker.
真是个蠢货。
Menudo imbécil.
なんてバカだ。
정말 바보네.
Don't be such a plonker.
别那么蠢。
No seas tan imbécil.
そんなバカなことするな。
그렇게 바보 같은 짓 하지 마.

Pronunciation

/ˈplɒŋkə/

Usage Guide

Context: insults, stupidity

Tone: insulting, affectionate

✓ Do Say

Plonker
蠢蛋
imbécil
バカ
바보
You plonker
你这个蠢蛋
pedazo de imbécil
このバカ
이 바보야

✗ Don't Say

Original meaning is vulgar
原始含义粗俗
El significado original es vulgar
元の意味は下品
원래 의미는 저속함

Common Mistakes

Famous from Only Fools and Horses
Now just means idiot

Origin & History

Originally slang for penis (something that plonks down). Evolved to mean an idiot. Made famous by John Sullivan's sitcom 'Only Fools and Horses.'

Etymology: Originally slang for penis (it plonks down)

First recorded: Mid-20th century, famous 1980s

Cultural Context

Era: Famous 1980s-2000s

Generation: All ages

Social background: Working class

Pop culture: Only Fools and Horses; Del Boy

Regional notes: British, iconic from sitcom.

Story & Trivia

Del Boy's catchphrase 'You plonker, Rodney!' in Only Fools and Horses made this word iconic. The show ran from 1981-2003 and remains beloved in British culture.

Variations

PlonkerYou plonker