Slang

bugger (1)

This page is about the slang term bugger (1)

British and Australian English vulgar!!

Meaning

a disliked or pitiful person, usually a man

For example

  • That stupid bugger who lives upstairs has stolen my newspaper again!

  • How the hell did a silly bugger like that bloke get a management position?

Variety

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

Quick Quiz

The bad-tempered old bugger who lives next door is

a. very popular

b. very unpopular

c. very lovable
a) very popular b) very unpopular c) very lovable

See Slang of the Day today

Contributor: Matt Errey