Bollix

n.

Heard in Waterford and Dublin

A gentler version of bollocks, used jovially among friends. A referee might be called a bollocks, but a flatulent companion would be a bollix.

Did you just leave off? Well, ye dirty bollix!

Posh English

Did you just pass wind? Well, you filthy rascal!

Same phrase, other counties

• All Ireland
• All Ireland
• Dublin

Related terms

• Ya-bollix-yaYou bollocks, you. (An insult.)
• A load of me bollixA blunt dismissal or refutation of an opinion, or condemnation of something.
• Acting the bollixBehaving foolishly or causing unnecessary problems and delays.
• Ask me bollixA cheeky or dismissive reply to any question.
• Ax me bollixAn expression of annoyance at being pestered with questions.
• Axe me bollixA dismissive retort directing the questioner to one's testicles.