Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bol-uh ks]
- /ˈbɒl əks/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [bol-uh ks]
- /ˈbɒl əks/
Definition of ballocks word
- noun ballocks (nonce, used only by James Joyce) Alternative form of bollocks. 1
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Origin of ballocks
First appearance:
before 1000 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Middle English ballokes (plural), Old English beallucas, with unclear suffix. See ball1
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Ballocks
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ballocks popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
ballocks usage trend in Literature
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See also
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