How to Pronounce "bugger up"
expression
ˈbəɡɝ/ /ˈəp
BUH-ger UP
bˈʌɡɐ/ /ˈʌp
BUG-uh UP
Definition
To mess something up, ruin it, or do it very badly, often by accident. It's an informal and mildly rude British expression.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbəɡɝ/ /ˈəp
British English
bˈʌɡɐ/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BUH-ger UP
UK
BUG-uh UP
Listen in Context
I really buggered up my exam.
Don’t bugger up the kitchen while you cook.
He buggered up the order and we got the wrong food.
Sorry, I completely buggered up your computer trying to fix it.