bugger
1Informal. a fellow or lad (used affectionately or abusively): a cute little bugger.
Informal. any object or thing.
Often Vulgar. a sodomite.
Chiefly British Slang.
a despicable or contemptible person, especially a man.
an annoying or troublesome thing, situation, etc.
Often Vulgar. to sodomize.
Slang. damn: Bugger the cost—I want the best.
Chiefly British Slang. to trick, deceive, or take advantage of.
bugger off, Chiefly British Slang. to depart; bug off.
bugger up, Chiefly British Slang. to ruin; spoil; botch.
Origin of bugger
1- Compare sod3.
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British Dictionary definitions for bugger
/ (ˈbʌɡə) /
a person who practises buggery
slang a person or thing considered to be contemptible, unpleasant, or difficult
slang a humorous or affectionate term for a man or child: a silly old bugger; a friendly little bugger
bugger all slang nothing
play silly buggers slang to fool around and waste time
to practise buggery (with)
(tr) slang, mainly British to ruin, complicate, or frustrate
slang to tire; weary: he was absolutely buggered
slang an exclamation of annoyance or disappointment
Origin of bugger
1Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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