bollix

or bol·ix, bol·lox

[ bol-iks ]
/ ˈbɒl ɪks /

verb (used with object) Informal.

to do (something) badly; bungle (often followed by up): His interference bollixed up the whole deal.

noun

a confused bungle.

Origin of bollix

First recorded in 1930–35; variant of ballocks

Example sentences from the Web for bollix

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

    Eight Keys to Eden |Mark Irvin Clifton