Plonk

Plonk

British slang for cheap wine, possibly from French ‘vin blanc’ (white wine) mispronounced by British soldiers in WWI.

Etymology & History

British cheap wine or put down. British dual alcohol and placement meaning. 'Cheap plonk' British poor quality wine. 'Plonk it down' British place. Working-class British wine terminology. Reflects British wine quality vocabulary.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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