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bullocks

 

[ หˆbสŠlษ™ks ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

animal

Bullocks are young bulls, especially ones that have been castrated.

Synonyms

cow, ox, steer

Examples of usage

  • He raised bullocks on his farm.
  • The farmer used bullocks to plow the field.
Context #2 | Noun

British slang

Bullocks is a slang term used to express disbelief or disappointment.

Synonyms

baloney, nonsense, rubbish

Examples of usage

  • Bullocks! I can't believe I missed the train.
  • He said he would be here by now, bullocks!

Translations

Translations of the word "bullocks" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bois

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅˆเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ochsen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lembu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะธะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ byki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็‰ก็‰›

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bล“ufs

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bueyes

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รถkรผzler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ™ฉ์†Œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุซูŠุฑุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ voli

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bรฝky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ…ฌ็‰›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ biki

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ naut

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฑา›ะฐะปะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รถkรผzlษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ toros

Word origin

The word 'bullocks' has Old English origins, derived from the Old English words 'bula' (bull) and 'ox' (oxen). It has been used for centuries to refer to young castrated bulls. In British slang, the term 'bullocks' took on a different meaning, representing disbelief or disappointment. The word has evolved over time to carry both literal and figurative connotations.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,768, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.