Bolloxing

/ˈbɒləksɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Present participle of bollox, describing the ongoing action of messing up or confusing something.

Etymology

From 'bollox' with the present participle suffix -ing, indicating an action currently in progress.

Kelly Says

The present participle form 'bolloxing' is especially popular in British English conversation where gerunds and participles are used more freely—'I'm bolloxing this up' feels more natural to British speakers than equivalent American constructions.

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