bugger
3 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural
buggers
plural
buggers
Britannica Dictionary definition of BUGGER
[count]
informal
1
:
an annoying or difficult but usually small thing
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I put down my keys, and now I can't find the buggers.
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(Brit) The exam was a bugger. [=the exam was difficult]
2
chiefly British
a
offensive
:
a person (especially a man) who is strongly disliked
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I can't stand that stupid bugger.
b
:
an annoying or playful person or animal
◊ In this sense, bugger is an impolite word that is often used in a loving or friendly way.
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Well, you're a cute little bugger [=rascal, critter, guy], aren't you!
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You cheeky bugger!
2
bugger
/ˈbʌgɚ/
verb
buggers;
buggered;
buggering
2
bugger
/ˈbʌgɚ/
verb
buggers;
buggered;
buggering
Britannica Dictionary definition of BUGGER
[+ object]
British
1
offensive
:
to have anal sex with (someone)
2
informal + impolite
— used as an interjection to express strong anger, surprise, etc.
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Bugger [=damn] this machine!
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Bugger it/me!
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Well, I'll be buggered. [=damned] I can't believe you did it!
bugger about
[phrasal verb] British, informal + impolite or bugger around
1
:
to spend time in a useless or aimless way
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We just buggered about [=messed around] all afternoon.
2
bugger (someone) about/around
:
to cause problems or trouble for (someone)
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I don't like being buggered about by faceless bureaucrats with all their forms.
bugger off
[phrasal verb] British, informal + impolite
:
to go away
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She angrily told him to bugger off.
bugger up
[phrasal verb]
bugger up (something)
or
bugger (something) up
British, informal + impolite
:
to make mistakes in doing or making (something)
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The waiter buggered up [=messed up] our order.
