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bollix definition

bol·lix (bäl′iks)

transitive verb

☆ Slang to make a muddle of; bungle; botch: usually with up

Etymology: euphemistic respelling of nautical slang < ME ballokes < OE beallucas, testicles (akin to ball), used as an extension of ball

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