buggered
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
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.