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Boxing

/ˈbɒksɪŋ/

Verb

While international sport, British boxing history (Marquess of Queensberry Rules 1867) shapes modern sport.

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Bowls

/bəʊlz/

Noun

See earlier entry.

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Bowler

/ˈbəʊlə/

Noun

British cricket player who delivers ball.

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Boundary

/ˈbaʊndri/

Noun

Cricket term for edge of field or scoring hit to edge.

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Bothered

/ˈbɒðəd/

Phrase

While international, British 'can't be bothered' is particularly British expression of apathy.

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Bostin

/ˈbɒstɪn/

Noun

Birmingham (Black Country) dialect meaning excellent or great.

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Boss

/bɒs/

Noun

Scouse meaning excellent.

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Bonnie

/ˈbɒni/

Noun

Scottish meaning pretty, attractive.

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Bonkers

/ˈbɒŋkəz/

Noun

British slang meaning crazy.

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Bonk

/bɒŋk/

Verb

British slang verb for sexual intercourse.

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