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bollix.

To confuse.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb/ˈbɒlɪks//ˈbɒləks/

  1. To confuse.

    transitive

  2. To botch or bungle.

    transitive
Where this word comes from

Alteration of bollocks.

noun/ˈbɒlɪks//ˈbɒləks/

  1. Confusion.

  2. Mess.

  3. A fool; a jerk.

    Ireland · derogatory
Where this word comes from

Alteration of bollocks.

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