bugger up
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To break or spoil something, or make it inoperative, useless etc.
Register: informal
Examples
I've buggered up the sudoku somehow and can't finish it.
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
To injure or harm (someone).
Register: informal
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “bugger up” mean?
To break or spoil something, or make it inoperative, useless etc.
Is “bugger up” formal or informal?
bugger up is generally informal.