noun
horlicks
Horlicks (noun) means a hot bedtime drink made with malted milk.
noun
1
A hot bedtime drink made with malted milk.
2
Bollocks, a mess or balls-up.
3
Bollocks, nonsense, false statements.
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Etymology
The name of the drink, first sold as "Horlick's Infant and Invalids Food", is derived from the surname of its developers, James (1844–1921) and William Horlick (1846–1936); equivalent to Horlick + -'s (possessive marker). The term later became a euphemism for bollocks (“mess; to make a mess of”).
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of horlicks?
"horlicks" (noun) means a hot bedtime drink made with malted milk.
What are the different meanings of horlicks?
"horlicks" has 3 main meanings: 1. A hot bedtime drink made with malted milk; 2. Bollocks, a mess or balls-up; 3. Bollocks, nonsense, false statements.