pillock

/ ˈpɪlək /

noun

1. slang.
   a stupid or annoying person

Word History and Origins

Origin of pillock¹

C14: from Scandinavian dialect pillicock penis

Example Sentences

Mrs. Thatcher fixed her stained-glass blue eyes on that pillock and pointed out that the enemy cruiser'd been zigzagging in and out of the zone all day.

From Literature

Mr Green said it was "complete nonsense" to suggest that having a cold or having an "unfunny pillock" interrupt her speech meant she was the wrong person for the job.

From BBC

They seemed to then fall forward, before Mr Gwynne said to Mr Johnson: "Don't be a pillock."

From BBC

It takes a special kind of pillock to do that.

From The Guardian

The fourth is: miss that penalty and you’ll feel like a pillock.

From The Guardian