Bollix

n.

Heard in Wexford, Waterford and Dublin

Someone that is extroverted and will chance anything. A or a would have a neck like a jockey's dickie i.e. pushy and thick skinned.

In use

chancer" "cute hoor

Posh English

He is a rather brazen opportunist who would attempt anything.

Same phrase, other counties

  • Neck like a jockey's bolloxTo have some nerve. Also: Description of someone who will chance anything.
  • Willn me bollixExcuse me? you want me to have sexual relations with yer man's sister? no chance!
  • Reck da neckAn expression used when one catches sight of an attractive woman in a passing car, often…
  • 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.