bollocked
Told off severely
Bollocked can mean severely reprimanded: I got bollocked for missing the deadline.
In slang, it also means drunk or ruined: We got completely bollocked last night.
The whole project is bollocked now.
Severe verbal rebuke
- telling-offStern verbal correction
- rollickingNoisily high-spirited
- roastingCooking with dry heat
- earfulHarsh verbal rebuke
tongue-lashing · carpeting · ticking-off · wigging · blasting · rocket · rebuke · admonishment
Criticize severely and lengthily
- chastiseReprimand severely for wrongdoing
- upbraidCriticize harshly, verbally
- rebukeExpress sharp disapproval
- admonishReprove with counsel
reprove · castigate · chide · tell off · dress down · tear into · lay into · take to task
dressing-down
Severe verbal rebuke
- telling-offStern verbal correction
- rollickingNoisily high-spirited
- roastingCooking with dry heat
earful · tongue-lashing · carpeting · ticking-off · wigging · blasting · rocket · rebuke · admonishment · upbraiding
berate
Criticize severely and lengthily
- chastiseReprimand severely for wrongdoing
- upbraidCriticize harshly, verbally
- rebukeExpress sharp disapproval
admonish · reprove · castigate · chide · tell off · dress down · tear into · lay into · take to task · rip into
severe
Extremely harsh or strict
vehement · scathing · blistering · brutal · merciless · withering · furious · livid · seething · incensed
boss
Workplace superior
teacher · coach · parent · foreman · supervisor · workplace · office · barracks · locker room · headmaster
bollockedpraised
Expressed approval of
commended · lauded · congratulated · complimented · applauded
bollockedencouraged
Gave support and confidence
reassured · comforted · supported · coddled · buttered up
- never mind the bollocks
- bollocks upTo ruin thoroughly
- kick in the bollocksStrike to male genitals