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Bollocks – Slang Term for Absolute Rubbish. A load of Tatt. Someone Tells You A Little White Lie, Tell Them Bollocks To That!

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Bollocks Definition:

The clear dictionary definition of this word is ‘testicles”, however the UK interpretation is a little different, meaning nonsense or rubbish.
The word first comes into usage in the 13th Century where a clerical scholar in John Wycliffe’s Bible said that it was commanded that animals with their “ballokes” removed would not be suitable sacrificial candidates. Later clergymen were referred to as “bollock” or “ballocks” because of their nonsensical long-winded speeches.

Today the word is ranked 8th on the BBC’s December 2000 paper called “Delete Expletives, one above “arsehole” and one below “prick”. Which is interesting because the word “balls” which has an almost identical meaning was placed a lowly 22nd. That hasn’t dampened the words popularity and it comes up everywhere although it is perceived a swear word and not to be used flippantly.