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Bollix

//ˈbɒlɪks// noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Confusion.
  2. 2
    Mess.
  3. 3
    A fool; a jerk. Ireland, derogatory

    "He put his arm around me, eyes half-closed from alcohol, and smiled blearily: “You're a bollix.” And then, for emphasis: “You're a right fuckin’ bollix.” I'm not entirely sure, but I'd like to think that this was a friendly greeting; […]"

Verb
  1. 1
    To confuse. transitive
  2. 2
    make a mess of, destroy or ruin wordnet
  3. 3
    To botch or bungle. transitive

Etymology

Etymology 1

Alteration of bollocks.

Etymology 2

Alteration of bollocks.

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