B.O.L.T.O.P., phr. — Green’s Dictionary of Slang

B.O.L.T.O.P. phr.

[abbr.]

better on lips than on paper, written over an ‘X’ (signifying a kiss).

2002

‘Hectic James’ HecticJames.com ‘Stuff’, 30 Sept. 🌐 These are shorthand acronyms used by lovers, such as SWALK for Sealed with A loving Kiss. Other examples given were: BURMA: Be undressed ready, my angel; EGYPT: Eager to grab your pretty tits; HOLLAND: Hope our love lasts and never dies; ITALY: I trust and love you; NORWICH: (K)nickers off ready when I come home; BOLTOP: Better on lips than on paper (of a kiss).