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Plonk can mean poor quality wine in U.K. and Australian English, evidently a loan from French "blanc", white wine. The soldiers in the trenches of World War One were not as au fait with the French language as we may be today. When attempting to pronounce the words 'Vin Blanc' it came out as Vin Plonk, and the word has stuck. Plonk is a Usenet jargon term for adding a particular poster to one's kill file such that the poster's future postings are completely ignored. It was first used in 1989 and by 1994[citation needed] was a commonly used term on Usenet regarding kill file additions. The word is an example of onomatopoeia, intended to humorously represent the supposed sound[1] of the user hitting the kill file. It is also sometimes given as an acronym standing for Please Log Off, Net Kook, though this is likely a backronym. Other used expressions are "put lamer on killfile" [2] and Please Leave Our Newsgroup: Killfile! It is also used as a verb: "I plonked that idiot Tom". As a public repudiation of the plonked poster, it is appended to the end of one's reply (or may constitute the entire reply). The term's usage later expanded to include the use of e-mail filters that delete incoming messages that meet certain filter criteria set by the receiving user, so block messages from annoying senders. It has also often been figuratively used on BBSes, webboards, blogs, and wikis (which usually do not actually have filters).
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What is a five letter word for wine?
Plonk [informal]
How can you tell if a wine is a cheap wine?
There is no such thing as a good cheap white wine. There are reasonably priced good wines. There are also overpriced wines that aren't very good. Don't expect to pay less than $12 - $15 per bottle. Avoid liquor stores for wine. Go to a store that specializes in wine and talk to someone there.
Where did the word plonk originate?
Technically "plonk" is an onomatopoeia. However it's etymology may be related to the following information: Fom WWI military slang, derived by alteration of French vin + blanc ("white wine") by the law of Hobson-Jobson. Recorded earliest in the playful rhyming slang form plinketty-plonk. Possibly influenced by the sound of wine being poured into a glass.
Where and how did the word plonk originate?
The word "plonk" is believed to originate from Australian slang in the early 20th century, used to describe cheap or inferior wine. It is thought to mimic the sound a bottle makes when it is placed on a table.
In what country did wine originate?
Well, all I know is that wine was common in Georgia, Greece, and Italy.
What is a red wine called?
* Cooking Claret * Pommeroy's Plonk * Pommeroy's Very Ordinary * Chateau Thames Embankment * Chateau Fleet Street
When was Dr Plonk created?
Dr Plonk was created in 2007.
What is a good name for a wine drinking team?
Depends a lot on where you live and how serious you are:For a fun name in the UK - Plonkers would be the obvious. (Plonk is UK for cheap wine)
What was the Small Faces' bass players nickname Ronnie Lane?
Plonk
How many legs does a muselet have?
Four (of wire) if is for champagne or good quality sparkling wine, and two (of galvanised steel) if it is for gas infused cheapy sparkling plonk.
Where can you purchase wine online?
Though laws may vary as to the legality of shipping wine to a particular location, popular online wine buying stores include J. J. Buckley, Wine Chateau, Tasting Room, and Plonk Wine Merchants.
What are the ratings and certificates for Dr- Plonk - 2007?
Dr- Plonk - 2007 is rated/received certificates of: Australia:G
