Meaning & Definition of word "Bugger"

Bugger

/ˈbʌɡər/

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!

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.

●Middle English borger, derived from the Old French 'bugier', which means to engage in sodomy.

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.

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.'

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!