bugger

C1 · Advanced Countable noun British English · Informal · Slang

n. something that is very difficult, annoying, or hard to deal with.

n. a situation, task, or object that is particularly difficult, aggravating, or troublesome.

“This bolt is a real bugger to get off without the right tool.”

“The new software update has been a total bugger to install on the older machines.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun British English · Slang · Vulgar

n. a rude way to describe someone you think is very bad or annoying.

n. a contemptible or unpleasant person; used as a mild to moderate insult.

“Don't believe a word he says; he's a nasty little bugger.”

“The old bugger refused to return the ball when it went over his fence.”

C1 · Advanced British English · Slang · Vulgar

v. to break something or make it stop working.

v. to damage, ruin, or render something non-functional.

“I think I've buggered the computer by spilling coffee on the keyboard.”

“The heavy rain has completely buggered our chances of finishing the roof today.”

C2 · Proficiency British English · Slang · Vulgar

v. a very rude way to say you do not care about something or want it to go away.

v. used to express contemptuous dismissal or total lack of concern for something.

“Bugger the consequences, I'm going to tell him exactly what I think.”

“He decided to bugger the diet and ordered a large pizza for himself.”

C2 · Proficiency Law Technical · Vulgar

v. to have anal sex with someone.

v. to perform anal intercourse; the legal and technical term for this is buggery.

“The historical text described the laws used to prosecute those who buggered others.”

“In many jurisdictions, the specific act of buggering was treated as a distinct criminal offense until recent decades.”