British slang for an idiot, foolish person. Probably originating from a term for penis it was popularised by the long-running BBC comedy series "Only Fools And Horses" where one of Del Boy's catchphrases was aimed at his younger brother:
"Rodney you plonker"

According to the jargon file its use is synonymous with that of schmuck.

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