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bollix

verb bol·lix \ ˈbä-liks \

Definition of bollix

bollixed; bollixing; bollixes
transitive verb
: to throw into disorder; also : bungle —usually used with up
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bollix

noun

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Examples of bollix in a Sentence

  1. That delay has bollixed our schedule.

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Origin and Etymology of bollix

alteration of bollocks

BOLLIX Defined for English Language Learners

bollix

verb

Definition of bollix for English Language Learners

  • : to make mistakes in doing (something) : to upset or ruin (something)

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