Plonker Meaning in English
word
ˈplɒŋ.kə(ɹ)
PLON-ker
plˈɒŋkɐ
plON-kuh
Definition
A British slang word for someone who is being foolish, clumsy, or acting in a silly way; not a serious insult but mostly used as a mild joke.
Usage & Nuances
'Plonker' is informal and found mainly in British English, especially in light teasing among friends or family. It is not offensive, but avoid it in formal or professional situations. Common in phrases like 'Don't be such a plonker!'. Similar to 'idiot', but less harsh.
Spanish: tonto - idiotaPortuguese (BR): bobalhão - idiotaPortuguese (PT): parvo - totóChinese (Simplified): 傻瓜 - 笨蛋Chinese (Traditional): 傻瓜 - 笨蛋Hindi: मूर्ख - बेवकूफArabic: أبله - غبيBengali: বোকারাম - গাধা (আদুরে অর্থে)Russian: балбес - дурачокJapanese: ドジ - まぬけVietnamese: ngốc nghếch - ngốKorean: 바보 - 얼간이Turkish: salak - enayiUrdu: بیوقوف - احمق (مذاق میں)Indonesian: bodoh - tolol (tidak kasar)
Example Sentences
Don't be such a plonker.
basic
He forgot his keys again, what a plonker!
basic
Only a plonker would try to fix the TV with a hammer.
basic
Stop acting like a plonker and listen for a second.
natural
Honestly, you look a right plonker in that hat.
natural
Oh, you forgot to book the tickets? You absolute plonker!
natural