buggering UK
ˈbʌɡərɪŋ
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Definition of buggering - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

sexualRareUKanal intercourse between people or with animalsRareUK
  • He was accused of buggering in the old court records.
blistering vesiculation

Adjective

1.
emotionRareUKused to express annoyance or frustrationRareUK
  • this buggering phone won't work.!
annoying irritating
2.
annoyingRareUKcausing annoyance or frustrationRareUK
  • This buggering task is taking forever.
bothersome irritating
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Origin of buggering

Middle English, bugger (sodomite)

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KBOacr.
acr: keep buggering on
to keep going despite difficulties

Examples of buggering in a sentence

  • The report mentioned buggering as a factor in the transmission risk assessment.
  • This buggering computer froze again.
  • I can't stand this buggering traffic.
  • His buggering comments ruined the meeting.
  • The buggering noise kept everyone awake.

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  1. French:sodomie, satané, ...
  2. German:Analverkehr, nervig, ...
  3. Italian:sodomia, fastidioso, ...
  4. Spanish:sodomía, molesto, ...
  5. Portuguese:sexo anal, maldito, ...
  6. Chinese:鸡奸, 该死的, ...
  7. Japanese:肛門性交, イライラする, ...
  8. Arabic:لِوَاط, مُزْعِج, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַגָּע מִינִי אָנָאלִי, מְעַצְבֵּן, ...
  10. Russian:содомия, раздражающий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:содомія, клятий, ...
  12. Hindi:गुदा मैथुन, परेशान, ...
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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