noun
bullocks
Bullocks (noun) means a vulgar British term for testicles. Example: “He took a football right in the bullocks.”
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A vulgar British term for testicles.
"I think this summer's IJA, with its line-up of guests, is going to be quite good as well. I know I'm working my bullocks off to make the workshops line-up sparkle and shine."
— Matt Hall, Re: Throwing higher, tiff bjc workshop (2009)
"Robbie Keane should come up with something more suitable to his person, like scratching his bullocks after every goal."
— Bert Kwouk, Re: Stupid Goal Celebtrations (2001)
"He took a football right in the bullocks."
"Traffic is very light and there I am, sweating my bullocks off and it seem, bike starting to seriously overheat, and rider bike combo isn't bloody heavy enough to set off the bloody trip wires."
— Dr Evil, Traffic light road sensons Vic (2000)
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An exclamation of frustration or annoyance, similar to "damn it."
""Bullocks! I missed the last train.""
How to use bullocks
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA crude British word — literally testicles, or an exclamation of frustration.
When to use it
Informal and mildly vulgar; more common in British English than American English, and easily confused with the word "bullock" (a young bull).
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Etymology
A variant spelling of "bollocks", a much older British slang word for testicles.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of bullocks?
"bullocks" (noun) means a vulgar British term for testicles.
What are the different meanings of bullocks?
"bullocks" has 2 main meanings: 1. A vulgar British term for testicles; 2. An exclamation of frustration or annoyance, similar to "damn it.".
How do you use bullocks in a sentence?
Example: "He took a football right in the bullocks."
