Meaning & use
pillock
A foolish or annoying person, used as a mild insult.
See it in a sentence
Stop being such a pillock and just apologize to her already.
He felt like a complete pillock after locking his keys inside the car again.
A note on using this word
Pillock is informal British slang, mild enough for everyday use but still an insult, so it is best avoided in formal settings.
Words with a similar meaning
idiotfool
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