Bugger

Bugger

BUG-ur /หˆbสŒษกษ™/ /หˆbสŒษกษ™/
Noun General

A jerk or annoying person; also used as a mild expletive

Example Sentences

"The bugger didn't show up."
"Bugger! I forgot my keys."

Etymology & History

British mild swear word. From 'buggery' (sodomy). Versatile: 'bugger off' (go away), 'poor bugger' (poor fellow), 'bugger all' (nothing). Less offensive in British than American.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Vulgar
๐Ÿ’ฌ
Formality
Informal
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