Acting the bollix

adj.

Heard in Dublin and Longford

Behaving foolishly or causing unnecessary problems and delays.

In use

Them bleedin muppets are actin the bollix

Posh English

Those confounded fellows are behaving like complete idiots.

  • Acting the goulBehaving like a fool or acting the eejit.
  • Pig actingMessing about, acting the fool, or behaving boisterously.
  • Acting da maggotBehaving foolishly or messing about.
  • BollixA gentler version of bollocks, used jovially among friends. A referee might be called a…
  • Cod actingMessing around or acting the fool.
  • Fuck actingMessing engaged in to prevent real work taking place. See also, Ginnet (acting the).

FAQ

What does Acting the bollix mean?

Behaving foolishly or causing unnecessary problems and delays.

How do you use Acting the bollix?

For example: “Them bleedin muppets are actin the bollix” In Posh English: Those confounded fellows are behaving like complete idiots.