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bollocking
nounC1+
/ˈbɒl.ək.ɪŋ/A severe scolding or reprimand.
bollocks
interjectionnounplural-noun+1Medium to High (in informal British contexts); Low (in general American contexts).
/ˈbɒləks/Testicles; also used as a vulgar interjection to express strong disbelief, dismissal, or frustration.
bollworm
nounC2
/ˈbəʊl.wɜːm/A caterpillar, especially of certain moth species, that feeds on the bolls (seed pods) of cotton and other crops.
bollywood
nounMedium
/ˈbɒl.iˌwʊd/The Indian Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai (formerly Bombay), known for its elaborate musical numbers, melodrama, and family-oriented narratives.
bolo
nounC1
/ˈbəʊ.ləʊ/A type of large, heavy knife or machete, originally from the Philippines.
bolo tie
nounC2
/ˈbəʊ.ləʊ ˌtaɪ/A type of necktie consisting of a cord fastened with a decorative clasp or slide.
bologna
nounB2
/bəˈlɒnjə/A cooked, smoked sausage made of finely ground pork, beef, or a mixture, typically sliced and eaten cold.
bologna sausage
nounMedium
/bəˈləʊnjə ˈsɒsɪdʒ/A large, smooth-textured, cooked and smoked sausage made of finely ground beef, pork, or a combination, often flavoured with spices like garlic and black pepper.
bolognese
adjectivenounC1
/ˌbɒl.əˈneɪz/ or /ˌbɒl.əˈneɪz/A rich Italian meat sauce for pasta, typically made with minced beef, tomatoes, onions, and herbs.
bolometer
nounC2
/bəʊˈlɒm.ɪ.tə/A scientific instrument used to measure the intensity of radiant energy (such as infrared radiation) by detecting the minute changes in electrical resistance caused by absorbed heat.
bolometric magnitude
nounExtremely low
/ˌbɒl.əˈmet.rɪk ˈmæɡ.nɪ.tjuːd/A measure of an astronomical object's total radiant energy output across all wavelengths.
boloney
nounC1
/bəˈləʊni/Nonsense; foolish or deceptive talk.
bolshevik
nounC1/C2
/ˈbɒlʃəvɪk/A member of the majority faction of the Russian Social Democratic Party (later the Communist Party), which seized power in the October Revolution of 1917.
bolshevism
nounLow
/ˈbɒlʃəvɪzəm/The political and economic ideology developed by Vladimir Lenin, advocating the overthrow of capitalism by a revolutionary proletariat, state ownership of production, and a dictatorship of the Communist Party.
bolshevist
adjectivenounLow (Historical/Academic)
/ˈbɒlʃəvɪst/A person who supports or advocates for Bolshevism, the communist ideology and political movement led by Lenin that seized power in Russia in 1917.
bolshevize
verb-intransitiveverb-transitiveRare
/ˈbɒlʃɪvaɪz/To make something or someone adopt Bolshevik principles or methods.
bolshie
adjectivenounC2 - Very Low Frequency
/ˈbɒlʃi/Deliberately uncooperative, obstructive, or defiant; particularly of an attitude or behaviour that challenges authority.
bolshoi ballet
nounC2
/ˌbɒl.ʃɔɪ ˈbæl.eɪ/The prestigious, world-renowned Russian classical ballet company based in Moscow, founded in 1776.
bolshy
nounLow-to-mid (mainly UK)
/ˈbɒlʃi/Deliberately uncooperative, difficult, rebellious, or confrontational.
bolson
nounRare
/ˈbɒls(ə)n/A desert basin or flat valley surrounded by mountains, often with internal drainage and no outlet to the sea.

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