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bugger

Meanings
  • noun

    A person who annoys, harasses, or interferes unwantedly; a pest.

    - "He's a real bugger when it comes to borrowing money and not paying it back."
    - "My little brother is such a bugger, always following me around."
  • verb

    To treat unfairly, annoy, or harass.

    - "Don't bugger your sister about her new boyfriend."
    - "Stop bugging me, I'm trying to concentrate."
Pronunciation




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  2. /ˈbʌɡə/



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  4. /ˈbʌɡə/



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Synonyms

bummer , damn , whoops
Rhymes
Words rhyming with bugger
mugger , plunderer , strangler
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. Bugger (en) : A person who annoys, harasses, or interferes unwantedly; a pest.

  2. Bugger (en) : To treat unfairly, annoy, or harass.

  3. Bugger (en) : A derogatory term for a homosexual man.

  4. Bugger (en) : A mechanical device for introducing large objects into the anus.

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. Bugger (en) : A person who annoys, harasses, or interferes unwantedly; a pest.

  2. Bugger (en) : To treat unfairly, annoy, or harass.

  3. Bugger (en) : A derogatory term for a homosexual man.

Variants
List of all variants of bugger that leads to same result
booger , bugger , buggers , buggered , buggering , boogers , bugger all , bugger alls , bugger off , buggered off , buggering off , buggers off , bugger about , bugger around , bugger up , buggered up , buggering up , buggers up
Forms
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buggers, buggered, buggering

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally a Scottish term for 'a man' or 'husband', later used as a verb meaning 'to annoy' or 'to trouble'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'bugger' has been in use since at least the 15th century.

  2. The word 'bugger' is believed to have originated from the Scottish term 'buc' or 'bogach' meaning 'husband'.

  3. The term 'bugger' has been used in various forms of literature, including Shakespeare's 'Henry IV, Part 1'.

Related Concepts
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  1. Harassment: A form of unwelcome and continuing verbal or written conduct designed to disturb or upset a person.

  2. Annoyance: A feeling of irritation, impatience, or displeasure caused by someone or something.

Culture
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In literature, 'bugger' has been used as a term of abuse and harassment. In 'A Clockwork Orange' by Anthony Burgess, the character Alex uses the term frequently. In music, there are songs with the word in the title such as 'Bugger' by The Prodigy.

How to Memorize "bugger"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person who annoys or bothers you constantly. Imagine their face, their actions, and how they make you feel.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'bugger' with the feeling of annoyance or irritation.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Bothering Unwantedly Gets Everyone Annoyed Regularly' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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