bugger
word
/ˈbəɡɝ/
BUH-gur
/bˈʌɡɐ/
BUH-guh
Definition
A mildly vulgar British slang term: as a noun, it means an annoying or mischievous person; as an exclamation, it shows frustration or surprise.
Usage & Nuances
Common in UK and Australia; mildly vulgar, not suitable for formal situations or around children. Can be friendly, insulting, or just an exclamation ('Oh, bugger!'). Less common and stronger in US English.
Spanish: imbécil (vulgar) - fastidiar (vulgar)Portuguese (BR): desgraçado (vulgar) - incomodar (vulgar)Portuguese (PT): sacana (vulgar) - chatear (vulgar)Chinese (Simplified): 混蛋 (粗俗) - 烦人家伙 (俚语)Chinese (Traditional): 混蛋 (粗俗) - 煩人傢伙 (俚語)Hindi: कमबख्त (अपमानजनक) - परेशान करने वाला (स्लैंग)Arabic: وغد (عامية فظة) - يضايق (عامية)Bengali: বাজে লোক - ঝামেলার (ক্ষুব্ধ ভাব প্রকাশে)Russian: мерзавец - засранец - чёртJapanese: やっかい者 - くそっ（感嘆詞）Vietnamese: thằng rắc rối - chết tiệtKorean: 말썽꾸러기 - 젠장Turkish: velet - lanetUrdu: شیطان - کمبختIndonesian: brengsek - sialan
Example Sentences
That little bugger took my pen!
basic
Can you fix this bugger of a computer?
basic
Oh bugger, I forgot my keys.
basic
He's a cheeky bugger, always making jokes.
natural
Well, that's a bugger of a problem.
natural
If you mess it up, just say 'bugger it' and try again.
natural