bugger
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
A foolish or worthless person or thing; a despicable person.
Register: derogatory, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
He's a silly bugger for losing his keys.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A situation that is aggravating or causes dismay; a pain.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “bugger” mean?
A foolish or worthless person or thing; a despicable person.
Is “bugger” formal or informal?
bugger is generally derogatory, slang.