This has been defined elsewhere, correctly, as British slang for "the best".
The interesting thing about its possible origin is that the word cynosure, meaning "something brilliant that attracts attention" derives from two Greek words, Kynos (meaning "dog's" or "of the dog") + oura (meaning "tail"). This meaning of "the dog's tail" was used at one time to refer to the constellation Ursa Minor, which is bright and attracts attention.
So: did some classically-versed wag originate the phrase?
The interesting thing about its possible origin is that the word cynosure, meaning "something brilliant that attracts attention" derives from two Greek words, Kynos (meaning "dog's" or "of the dog") + oura (meaning "tail"). This meaning of "the dog's tail" was used at one time to refer to the constellation Ursa Minor, which is bright and attracts attention.
So: did some classically-versed wag originate the phrase?
by Mickjo September 24, 2012
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by Krish January 5, 2004
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Derives from the fact that there is nothing a dog likes to do more than to lick his own bollocks.
Can also be shortened to simply "The Bollocks", but beware, as without the definite article bollocks means pretty much the opposite.
Derives from the fact that there is nothing a dog likes to do more than to lick his own bollocks.
Can also be shortened to simply "The Bollocks", but beware, as without the definite article bollocks means pretty much the opposite.
That Tony Blair is the Dog's Bollocks!
by Andy March 15, 2004
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by Matt Williams January 13, 2004
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