bugger off Informal

Meaning: If you tell someone to bugger off, you're telling them to go away in a very impolite and aggressive way.

Synonym: piss off (British/Australian, offensive)

For example:

bugger off When Jimmy got drunk he'd tell his wife to bugger off and leave him alone.
bugger off My son got into trouble at school for telling one of his teachers to bugger off.

Variety: This is typically used in British and Australian English but may be used in other varieties of English too.

Quick Quiz:

If you tell your boss to bugger off, she'll probably

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