buggered UK
ˈbʌɡ.ərd
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Definition of buggered - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
fatigueRareUKextremely tired or exhaustedRareUK
  • After the hike, I was absolutely buggered.
exhausted
2.
troubleRareUKin a difficult or problematic situationRareUK
  • We're buggered if the car doesn't start.
in a fix messed up troubled
3.
malfunctionRareUKbroken or not workingRareUK
  • My old laptop is completely buggered and won't turn on..
broken damaged wrecked
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shows strong surprise or shock at something unexpected
I'll be buggered if that's not my old car!

Origin of buggered

Middle English, bugge (frightening thing)

Examples of buggered in a sentence

  • The kids were buggered after the long day at the park.
  • After losing his job, he felt completely buggered.
  • The project is buggered if we don't get more funding.
  • The TV is buggered and shows no picture.
  • The phone's screen is buggered and unresponsive.

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  1. French:foutu, dans la mouise, ...
  2. German:erschöpft, am Ende, ...
  3. Italian:distrutto, nei guai, ...
  4. Spanish:agotado, jodido, ...
  5. Portuguese:estafado, lixado, ...
  6. Chinese:累坏了的, 陷入困境的, ...
  7. Japanese:へとへと, 困った, ...
  8. Arabic:مُنْهَك, متورط, ...
  9. Hebrew:מוּתָּשׁ, מְסוּבָּךְ, ...
  10. Russian:измотанный, в беде, ...
  11. Ukrainian:виснажений, в біді, ...
  12. Hindi:थका हुआ, मुसीबत में, ...
bugger UK
ˈbʌɡ.ə

Definition of bugger - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
slang personUKmildly offensive term for a person, often used in frustrationUK
  • That bugger forgot to call me back!
rascal scoundrel
2.
useless foolUKfoolish or worthless personUK
  • He's such a bugger for losing the keys.
fool idiot
3.
behaviorUKmischievous childUK
  • That little bugger hid my shoes again.
rascal scamp

Verb

1.
irritatetr.UKannoy or bother someonetr.UK
  • Quit buggering me while I’m on the phone.
annoy bother irritate
2.
languageintr.UKexpress contemptuous dismissalintr.UK
  • Bugger the rules, let's do it our way.
dismiss disregard ignore
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nothing or very little of something
He knows bugger all about the project.
small object causing minor inconvenience
This little bugger won't fit in the drawer.
person in a difficult situation deserving sympathy
Look at that poor little bugger, all alone in the rain.
person in an unfortunate situation
I felt sorry for some poor bugger stuck in the rain.
shows mild annoyance in a friendly way
You cheeky bugger, you tricked me again!
person who acts foolishly or annoyingly
He's such a silly bugger, always making jokes at the wrong time.

Origin of bugger

Middle English, bougre (heretic)

Examples of bugger in a sentence

  • The bugger never showed up to the meeting.
  • That bugger never shows up on time.
  • The little bugger broke the vase.
  • The little bugger drew on the walls with crayons.
  • That bugger always finds a way to sneak cookies before dinner.
  • That cheeky bugger always makes me laugh.

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  1. French:salaud, embêter, ...
  2. German:Typ, nerven, ...
  3. Italian:stronzo, rompere, ...
  4. Spanish:canalla, fastidiar, ...
  5. Portuguese:malandro, chatear, ...
  6. Chinese:小子, 烦, ...
  7. Japanese:やつ, うざがらせる, ...
  8. Arabic:وَغْد, أَزعَجَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַנְיָאק, לְהָצִיק, ...
  10. Russian:парень, доставать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:хлопець, діставати, ...
  12. Hindi:बदमाश, परेशान करना, ...
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