Bollixes

/ˈbɒlɪksɪz/ verb

Definition

Third person singular present tense of bollix, meaning he/she/it messes up, confuses, or ruins something.

Etymology

From 'bollix' with the regular third-person singular suffix -es (used when the base verb ends in -x, -s, -z, or similar sounds).

Kelly Says

English verb conjugation patterns like 'bollix/bollixes/bollixed' show how the language handles irregular-looking endings—the -es is needed to maintain pronounceability when a word ends in a sibilant sound.

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