Buggered Meaning in English
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Definition
A British informal and sometimes vulgar term meaning extremely tired, physically broken, or badly damaged; can also mean in serious trouble. Often used in casual or emotional speech.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in the UK, informal and sometimes vulgar—avoid in formal settings. Common for exhaustion ('I'm absolutely buggered'), things being broken ('The TV's buggered'), or expressing you're in big trouble ('We're buggered'). Not for polite company.
Example Sentences
I'm completely buggered after that long walk.
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This old phone is buggered and won't turn on.
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If it rains tomorrow, our picnic is buggered.
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Mate, I'm too buggered to go out tonight.
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The printer's completely buggered—we need a new one.
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If we miss the last train, we’re pretty much buggered.
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