buggers
word · lemma: bugger
Definition
'Buggers' is a British English slang term, usually used to refer to people (often men) in a mildly insulting or annoyed way. It can also be used playfully or to express frustration with a group.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly British, informal or mildly rude; often friendly or humorous among friends, but can be more insulting if said with anger. For groups, 'those buggers' is common for expressing annoyance. Avoid in formal and polite settings.
Spanish: cabrones - desgraciados (vulgar) - tíos (España, coloquial, ligero insulto)Portuguese (BR): desgraçados - caras (gíria, pejorativo leve)Portuguese (PT): sacanas - tipos (gíria, leve insulto)Chinese (Simplified): 混蛋(粗俗)- 家伙(轻度俚语,略带不满)Chinese (Traditional): 混蛋(粗俗)- 傢伙(輕度俚語,略帶不滿)Hindi: हरामखोर (अशिष्ट/अपमानजनक) - कमीने (स्लैंग, हल्का अपमान)Arabic: أوغاد (لغة سوقية) - أشخاص مزعجونBengali: ছোকরা - দাম্ভিক (হালকা অপমানসূচক)Russian: парни - засранцы - негодяиJapanese: やつら - 小僧たちVietnamese: bọn ranh con - bọn nàyKorean: 녀석들 - 자식들Turkish: veletler - zibidilerUrdu: کمبخت - کمینے (مزاحیہ یا ہلکی سبکی میں)Indonesian: bocah-bocah - brengsek (tidak sopan, bercanda)
Example Sentences
Those buggers broke my window.
basic
I can't believe the buggers took my lunch!
basic
The little buggers hid my shoes again.
basic
They finally finished the job, those buggers.
natural
Look at those buggers running away!
natural
Cheeky buggers, asking for more after all that!
natural