Bugger
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbʌɡə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Bugger is a noun meaning (UK law) Someone who commits buggery; a sodomite.
Meaning
(UK law) Someone who commits buggery; a sodomite.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) A heretic.
- (slang, derogatory, Commonwealth, Hawaii) A foolish or worthless person or thing; a despicable person.
- (slang, Commonwealth, Hawaii) A situation that is aggravating or causes dismay; a pain.
- (slang, Commonwealth, Hawaii) Someone viewed with affection; a chap.
- (slang, dated) A damn, anything at all.
- (slang, Commonwealth) Someone who is very fond of something
- (slang, UK, US) A whippersnapper, a tyke.
Example Sentences
How are you, you old bugger?
My computer's being a bit of a bugger.
The bugger’s given me the wrong change.
He's a silly bugger for losing his keys.
Word Forms
- buggers
- buggering
- buggered
Synonyms for bugger
Depending on context, synonyms include bummer, damn, whoops, sodomite, sod, sodomist.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sodomist, sodomite, sodomize, sod, hell, guy.
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Sources & Attribution
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