Bullocks: meaning, definitions and examples

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bullocks

[ ˈbʊləks ]

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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.

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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:

🇵🇹 bois

🇮🇳 बैल

🇩🇪 Ochsen

🇮🇩 lembu

🇺🇦 бики

🇵🇱 byki

🇯🇵 牡牛

🇫🇷 bœufs

🇪🇸 bueyes

🇹🇷 öküzler

🇰🇷 황소

🇸🇦 ثيران

🇨🇿 voli

🇸🇰 býky

🇨🇳 公牛

🇸🇮 biki

🇮🇸 naut

🇰🇿 бұқалар

🇬🇪 ხარები

🇦🇿 öküzlər

🇲🇽 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.