bollocks

English

/ˈbɒ.ləks/

plural noun
Definitions
  • (British) The testicles (sometimes used in the singular)
  • (British) Nonsense or information deliberately intended to mislead.
  • (Ireland) An idiot, an ignorant or disagreeable person.
  • (British) A contraction of dog's the dog's bollocks.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English ballokes (enm, ballok) inherited from Old English beallucas (ang, bealluc) suf from English bollock.

Origin

English

bollock

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