buggered

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

Broken; not properly functioning.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Your telly is buggered, best get it fixed.

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

In trouble; in a bad situation.

Register: slang

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

Tired, worn-out, exhausted.

Register: slang

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “buggered” mean?

Broken; not properly functioning.

Is “buggered” formal or informal?

buggered is generally slang.