Buggered: meaning, definitions and examples
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buggered
[ หbสษก.ษd ]
British slang
In British slang, the term 'buggered' refers to being in a bad or troublesome situation. It also can indicate being exhausted or tired to a point of helplessness. The term originally has a more explicit connotation, relating to sodomy, which has since evolved into a more general expression of trouble or misfortune. It can also mean having been defeated or tricked in some way. Importantly, this word might be considered vulgar or offensive in certain contexts, so caution is advised when using it.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I'm completely buggered after that hike.
- He was buggered by the unexpected rain.
- The team was buggered after losing the match.
Translations
Translations of the word "buggered" in other languages:
๐ต๐น estragado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเคฟเคเคกเคผเคพ เคนเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช kaputt
๐ฎ๐ฉ rusak
๐บ๐ฆ ะทัะฟัะพะฒะฐะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ zepsuty
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฃใใ
๐ซ๐ท cassรฉ
๐ช๐ธ estropeado
๐น๐ท bozuk
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ง๊ฐ์ง
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุงูู
๐จ๐ฟ rozbitรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ rozbitรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅๆ็
๐ธ๐ฎ pokvarjen
๐ฎ๐ธ skemmdur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑาฑะทัะปาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแ แงแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ pozulmuล
๐ฒ๐ฝ estropeado
Etymology
The word 'buggered' has its roots in the Middle English term 'bugger', which historically referred to a heretic or sodomite, deriving from the Old French 'bougre', used derogatorily towards the Cathars of the 12th century. The term was likely linked to the Bulgarian (Bulgars) invaders of the time, who were associated with heretical practices. Over time, 'bugger' morphed into more general slang for anal intercourse, and from there into an expression of feeling overwhelmed or defeated. By the 20th century, 'buggered' had become a part of colloquial English, especially in British and Australian contexts, depicting a state of being worn out or in a dire situation, while retaining a slight edge of vulgarity.