Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pillock
noun
/ˈpɪl.ək/
Definition
A foolish or incompetent person.
Examples
- Don’t be such a pillock; think before you act!
- He made a real pillock of himself at the party.
Meaning
The term is often used as a mild insult to describe someone who is perceived as lacking intelligence or common sense.
Synonyms
- fool
- idiot
- simpleton
- dunce
- numbskull
