AC Plonk

English

Noun

AC Plonk (plural AC Plonks)

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

Usage notes
  • The rank referred to was abolished in 1964.

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