bollix

verb

1. (transitive)To confuse.
2. (transitive)To botch or bungle.

noun

1. Confusion.
2. Mess.
3. (Ireland, derogatory)A fool; a jerk.

   “He put his arm around me, eyes half-closed from alcohol, and smiled blearily: “You're a bollix.” And then, for emphasis: “You're a right fuckin’ bollix.” I'm not entirely sure, but I'd like to think that this was a friendly greeting; […]”

   “Just at this moment a mad, hard-faced pensioner in black zip-up flying jacket, flared jeans and trainers hovers into view, spitting expletives. He sees me watching him and shouts across the cobbled street ‘Ye bollix!’ […] I look up at him and say ‘Sorry?’”