Bolloxed

/ˈbɒləkst/ adjective

Definition

Past tense of bollox, meaning something has been messed up, confused, or ruined; in a spoiled state.

Etymology

Past tense of 'bollox,' the British English variant of bollix, formed by adding the -ed suffix.

Kelly Says

British English speakers have an especially colorful vocabulary for describing failure and incompetence—words like 'bolloxed,' 'knackered,' and 'buggered' give English speakers in the UK more creative ways to express frustration than their American counterparts.

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