English edit

Noun edit

AC Plonk (plural AC Plonks)

  1. (military, slang, historical) aircraftman second class in the RAF
    • 2002, V. G. Renouf, Forfeit to War[1], page 207:
      He had recently been on leave, wearing the uniform of an AC Plonk (newly joined airman) []

Usage notes edit

  • The rank referred to was abolished in 1964.

References edit

  • "A. C. plonk" in SNAFU Situation Normal All F***ed Up: Sailor, Airman, and Soldier Slang of World War II