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British slang
Excellent; the best (crude, but often used positively)
Safe to use?
Avoid using it with strangers or in formal settings.
Tone
Can sound rude or teasing depending on tone.
Region
UK
Formality
Informal.
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dogs bollocks means Excellent; the best (crude, but often used positively). It is best read as british slang associated with UK.
"dogs bollocks" means Excellent; the best (crude, but often used positively). In UK, the nuance may be more specific.
Can sound rude or teasing depending on tone.
Avoid using it with strangers or in formal settings.
Context-dependent
Excellent; very good.
An excellent song, especially one that is loud and suitable for dancing
Someone or something that is excellent, high-quality, or impressive
Excellent, fantastic (dated, but still understood).
Delicious, amazing, really good (often food).
Certified; genuine or truly excellent.
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