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PRONUNCIATION OF THE BOLLOCKS

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WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE THE BOLLOCKS

the blood
the Bloodless Revolution
the blues
the boards
the boat race
the Boche
the body politic
the bomb
the book
the boondocks
the boot
the boot is on the other foot
the Border
the Bosporus
the bottle
the bounce
the bourgeoisie
the Bowery
the box
the boy

WORDS THAT END LIKE THE BOLLOCKS

backblocks
badderlocks
balderlocks
ballocks
bollocks
boondocks
buttocks
cyclical stocks
docks
dreadlocks
goldilocks
locks
marshlocks
mocks
on the rocks
on the stocks
rocks
stocks
the boondocks
to be on the rocks

Synonyms and antonyms of the bollocks in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «the bollocks» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF THE BOLLOCKS

Find out the translation of the bollocks to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of the bollocks from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «the bollocks» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

在胡说八道
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

los bollocks
570 millions of speakers

English

the bollocks
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

bollocks
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

و bollocks
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

что ерунда
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

os culhões
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বালকগুলি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

les couilles
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Bollocks
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

die Schwachsinn
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ばかげたこと
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

불알
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ing bollocks
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

các Bollocks
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பொள்ளாக்குகள்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बोल्क्स
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Bollocks
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

i bollocks
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

te bzdury
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

що дурниця
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

bollocks
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

τα αρχίδια
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

die Bollocks
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

de bollocks
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

de bollocks
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of the bollocks

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «THE BOLLOCKS»

The term «the bollocks» is quite widely used and occupies the 43.717 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «THE BOLLOCKS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about the bollocks

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «THE BOLLOCKS»

Discover the use of the bollocks in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to the bollocks and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Never Mind the Bullocks, Here's the Sex Pistols
Discusses the making of the Sex Pistol's first album which introduced punk rock music to the popular music scene.
Clinton Heylin, 2000
2
Mind the Bollocks: A Riotous Rant Through the Ridiculousness ...
For the first time, Mind The Bollocks collects some of the finest stools of wisdom ever to fall from their foul, ill-educated mouths.
Johnny Sharp, 2012
3
The Bollocks People Tell You: Ever wondered why you lack ...
Ever wondered why you lack confidence, self-esteem or happiness? One of the major reasons is a world full of so called 'experts' ramming their opinions down your throat. But it's time to put these grubby tapeworms back in their place... Laura ...
Laura Tong, Mark Tong, 2014
4
Here's the Sex Pistols: Never Mind the Bollocks
(Play It Like It Is). Artist-approved notes & tab for all 12 anthems of rebellion from the Pistols' 1977 genre-defining magnum opus.
Sex Pistols (Musical group), Cherry Lane Music, 2007
5
Screaming for Change: Articulating a Unifying Philosophy of ...
[Recorded by Sex Pistols]. On Never mind the bollocks—Here's the Sex Pistols [ CD]. London, England: Virgin Records Ltd. (1977). EMI (Unlimited edition) [ Recorded by Sex Pistols]. On Never mind the bollocks—Here's the Sex Pistols [ CD].
Lars J. Kristiansen, Joseph R. Blaney, Philip J. Chidester, 2012
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Cultures and Politics of Global Communication: Volume 34, ...
Never mind the bollocks: the punk rock politics of global communication KEVIN C . DUNN* Abstract. Largely ignored by scholars of world politics, the global punk rock scene provides a fruitful basis for exploring the multiple circuits of exchange  ...
Costas M. Constantinou, Oliver P. Richmond, Alison Watson, 2008
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Reclaiming Genders
I'm trying to think how I would answer this question - see I told you to ask me the question and I'm not sure what response I have! What's clear is Kate More Never Mind the Bollocks: Judith Butler on Transsexuality An interview by Kate More.
Kate More, Stephen Whittle, 1999
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Never Mind the Bollocks: Women Rewrite Rock
Often marginalized and misrepresented, female musicians in this book are given the chance to talk about what's important to them, from sex to schizophrenia, guitars to groupies, childhood to cats.
Amy Raphael, 1995
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The Classified Bible: an Analysis of the Sacred Scriptures ...
And on the third day eleven bollocks, two rams, fourteen lambs of the first year, without blemish: And their meat-offering, and their drinkoii'erlngs, for the bollocks, (or the rams, and for the lambs, ma be according to their number, after the ...
‎1862
10
Sex Pistols Albums: Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex ...
Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge.
Books LLC, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «THE BOLLOCKS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term the bollocks is used in the context of the following news items.
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Nevermind the Bollocks: Study Shows Punk, Metal Help Calm Nerves
A musician plays the bass guitar during a punk rock concert in a small basement club in the trendy nightlife district of Hongdae in Seoul, May 2, 2015. Thomas ... «Newsweek, Jun 15»
2
Cover Stories: 'Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols'
Bollocks” carries two meanings in British English, denoting both testicles and nonsense. Why any reasonable person would think that the album sleeve was ... «Diffuser.fm, Jun 15»
3
Never Mind The Bollocks, Here's The Credit Card
One has the artwork for the single “Anarchy in the U.K.” and another has the artwork for the iconic album Never Mind The Bollocks Here's The Sex Pistols. «Pollstar, Jun 15»
4
Nevermind the Bollocks, Here's John Lydon Giving St. Vitus a Taste …
It's not often you see Monty Python and John Lydon in the space of a week, but there was Britain's other living legend at St. Vitus last night, chatting with ... «Bedford + Bowery, Apr 15»
5
Watch: Irish chef on US TV for Paddy's Day perplexes hosts by …
Well, squeeze the bollocks off it, of course. ... The two hosts are left rather bewildered, and are probably regretting that they even tried to ask what bollocks were. «Entertainment.ie, Mar 15»
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John Lydon: 'Never Mind The Bollocks' is an underrated record
"It amazes me when I see these all-time top albums lists, and 'Never Mind The Bollocks' is hovering around Number 10, 15 or even 20," he said. "This is a band ... «NME.com, Oct 14»
7
Virgin Media Does Mind the Bollocks When it Comes to Passwords
"Wanker" and "bollocks" all get blocked before being given the chance to act as your password, as well as racist terms and idiotic passwords such as "abc123". «Gizmodo UK, Sep 14»
8
Komp Laint Dept. Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's Anna Wintour
Left: Bee Shaffer and Anna Wintour at the Chaos to Couture opening. Right: Springtime for Sid in Paris. "Pink is punk." Thus spoke Anna Wintour at the benefit ... «VICE, Aug 13»
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New Land Rover Defender will be "...the bollocks, the absolute dog's …
Land Rover design director Gerry McGovern has made it clear that the new Land Rover Defender – due in 2015 – will be a car that will be a perfect replacement ... «Cars UK, Mar 13»
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Remembering The Bollocks: Sex Pistols week in SA
Aging aficionados and young punks were in a bit of a hurry for the holidays to be done and over with. Right around the calendar corner, they were ready to ... «San Antonio Current, Jan 13»

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