How to Pronounce Pillock

To pronounce "pillock", say PILL-ock — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

PILL-ock

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💡 Tip for remembering “pillock”

"pillock" has 2 syllables: pill-ock. It rhymes with relique and silique, if that helps it stick.

What does pillock mean?

noun

  1. (mildly) a stupid or annoying person; simpleton; fool.

Synonyms

annoyingplonkerstupidwazzock

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Words that rhyme with pillock

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reliquesiliquekillickkillocktilaksillocksilicphilicsilic-relikgullicktrulock

Related words

plonkerpillicockjillockbollocksplumnumptypilcherplank

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pillock"?▾

"Pillock" has 2 syllables: pill · ock.

What does "pillock" mean?▾

Pillock: (mildly) a stupid or annoying person; simpleton; fool.

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