Ya-bollix-ya

n.

Heard in Cork, Tipperary and Waterford

A corner-back's rueful acknowledgement of an opponent having scored against him.

In use

Ya-bollix-ya

Posh English

Curse you, you villain.

Same phrase, other counties

  • BollixA gentler version of bollocks, used jovially among friends. A referee might be called a…
  • A load of me bollixA blunt dismissal or refutation of an opinion, or condemnation of something.
  • Acting the bollixBehaving foolishly or causing unnecessary problems and delays.
  • Ask me bollixA cheeky or dismissive reply to any question.
  • Ax me bollixAn expression of annoyance at being pestered with questions.
  • Axe me bollixA dismissive retort directing the questioner to one's testicles.