Buggin's turn

[buhg-inz]

noun

British.

1. promotion by seniority or rotation rather than merit.

Buggins' turn

/ ˈbʌɡɪnz /

noun

1. slang,  the principle of awarding an appointment to members of a group in turn, rather than according to merit

Word History and Origins

Origin of Buggin's turn¹

1900–05; identity of the original Buggin or Buggins is obscure

Word History and Origins

Origin of Buggin's turn¹

C20: origin unknown