bollix

or bol·ix, bol·lox

[ bol-iks ]

verb (used with object)

, Informal.

1. to do (something) badly; bungle (often followed by up ):

   His interference bollixed up the whole deal.

noun

1. a confused bungle.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bollix¹

First recorded in 1930–35; variant of ballocks

Example Sentences

"Now you call me if there's any more of this bollix," he said to the operator as he left.

From Project Gutenberg