noun
bollock
BO-luhk
Bollock (noun) means a testicle. (British, vulgar slang). Example: “He was kicked square in the bollocks during the match.”
noun
1
A testicle. (British, vulgar slang)
"He was kicked square in the bollocks during the match."
verb
1
To tell someone off harshly. (British, informal)
"The coach bollocked the team for showing up late."
How to use bollock
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBritish slang: a testicle (noun) or to angrily scold someone (verb).
When to use it
Vulgar and mainly British; avoid in formal or American contexts, where it may not even be understood the same way.
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Word forms
- Plural
- bollocks
- Third person singular
- bollocks
- Past tense
- bollocked
Etymology
From Middle English ballok, from Old English bealluc, literally "little ball."
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What is the meaning of bollock?
"bollock" (noun) means a testicle. (British, vulgar slang).
What is another word for bollock?
Other words for "bollock" include ball, egg, nut, testicle, testis, orchis.
What are the different meanings of bollock?
"bollock" has 2 main meanings: 1. A testicle. (British, vulgar slang); 2. To tell someone off harshly. (British, informal).
How do you use bollock in a sentence?
Example: "He was kicked square in the bollocks during the match."
