bollix (Meaning)

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bollix (v)

make a mess of, destroy or ruin

bollix Sentence Examples

  1. The mechanic managed to bollix up the engine even more while attempting to fix it.
  2. His attempt to organize the files only served to bollix the entire filing system.
  3. I tried to follow the recipe precisely, but I somehow managed to bollix up the cake batter.
  4. The new software update seemed to bollix the entire operating system, causing widespread frustration among users.
  5. His nervousness caused him to bollix up his speech, stumbling over words and losing his train of thought.
  6. Despite his best efforts, he still managed to bollix the knot, leaving it tangled and impossible to undo.
  7. She carefully tried to untangle the wires, but only succeeded in further bollixing the mess.
  8. The actor's improvisation completely bollixed the scene, deviating from the script and confusing the other performers.
  9. The last-minute changes to the project plan completely bollixed the timeline, causing delays and setbacks.
  10. I thought I had the solution to the problem, but my attempt only served to bollix things up even more.

FAQs About the word bollix

make a mess of, destroy or ruin

mishmash, motley, miscellany, litter, hodgepodge, medley, morass, maelstrom, shuffle, clutter

order, order, system, system, pattern, method, orderliness, pattern,plan, method

The mechanic managed to bollix up the engine even more while attempting to fix it.

His attempt to organize the files only served to bollix the entire filing system.

I tried to follow the recipe precisely, but I somehow managed to bollix up the cake batter.

The new software update seemed to bollix the entire operating system, causing widespread frustration among users.