Pronunciation: [bˈɒlɪkst] (IPA) 
The spelling of the word "bolixed" is often debated. It may be spelled "bollocks" or "bollixed," depending on the context and region. In American English, the latter is more commonly used. The IPA phonetic transcription of "bolixed" is /ˈbɑlɪkst/. This word is derived from the British slang term "bollocks," which means nonsense or complete rubbish. It is often used in informal settings to express frustration or disbelief.
The word "bolixed" is derived from the term "bollocks", which originates in Middle English. Initially, "bollocks" referred to a small ball or body, but its meaning gradually shifted to encompass the testicles. Over time, "bollocks" evolved into a term with various connotations, including nonsense, rubbish, or something messed up or in a state of disarray. "Bolixed" is simply the past tense or past participle form of "bollix" - a verb formed from "bollocks" that means to mess up, bungle, or mishandle something.
