Classic British insults like ‘plonker’ are at risk of going extinct [Video]

If you grew up watching Only Fools and Horses, you’ll be well-acquainted with words like ‘plonker’ and ‘prat’, as Del Boy regularly hurled insults like this at his brother, Rodney.

But these quintessentially British words are apparently at risk of going extinct, as they aren’t being passed down and used by the younger generation.

In fact, a large percentage of those aged under 28 say they’ve never heard the insults before, and haven’t got a clue what they mean. 

A new study has revealed that for Gen Z insults are now referred to as ‘put downs’ and they sound a bit more like ‘you’re so basic’ and ‘don’t be a Karen’ as opposed to ‘stop being a pillock’.

As such, classic terms like ‘nitwit’, ‘git’, and ‘numpty’ could end up dying out altogether in future, as language continues to change and evolve.

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