Meaning & Definition of word "Bugger"
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Bugger
/ˈbʌɡər/
noun:
- 1. A term used in British English as a mild or humorous insult, often referring to someone who is bothersome or annoying.
- Example: That bugger always manages to break my things.
- 2. An offensive term used to refer to a person who engages in anal intercourse.
- Example: He was accused of being a bugger, which caused quite a scandal.
- 3. A term of endearment or camaraderie among friends, often used informally.
- Example: Come here, you cheeky bugger!
verb:
- 1. To engage in anal intercourse.
- Example: They were buggering each other in secret.
- 2. To mess something up or cause inconvenience.
- Example: I've really buggered this up; now I have to start all over.
Etymology
Middle English borger, derived from the Old French 'bugier', which means to engage in sodomy.
Common Phrases and Expressions
What a bugger!:
An exclamation of frustration or dismay.
You bugger!:
A friendly or mildly offensive way to express discontent with someone's actions.
Bugger off!:
A rude way to tell someone to go away.
Related Words
sodomy:
The act of anal intercourse, often related to the term 'bugger.'
faggot:
A derogatory term for a homosexual man, historically related to the term 'bugger.'
Slang Meanings of bugger
Meaning: A term of endearment or camaraderie among friends.
Example Sentence: Hey bugger, how have you been?
Meaning: A derogatory insult towards someone.
Example Sentence: That bugger stole my parking space!