adj
buggered
Buggered (adj) means Broken or not working, especially in British slang. Example: “The washing machine's completely buggered.”
adj
1
Broken or not working, especially in British slang.
"The washing machine's completely buggered."
2
Extremely tired or worn out.
"After the hike, I was absolutely buggered."
3
In a difficult or hopeless situation.
"If the last train's gone, we're buggered."
How to use buggered
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBritish/Australian slang for broken, exhausted, or in trouble.
When to use it
Informal and mildly crude; common in casual British and Australian speech.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more buggered
- Superlative
- most buggered
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Etymology
The past-participle form of the verb "bugger."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for buggered
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What does “buggered” mean?
The word “buggered” means broken or not working, especially in British slang. In plain terms, british/Australian slang for broken, exhausted, or in trouble.
How do you use “buggered” in a sentence?
Here is “buggered” used in a sentence: “The washing machine's completely buggered.”
What is another word for “buggered”?
Words with a similar meaning to “buggered” include kaput, stuffed, in for it, done in and exhausted.
What part of speech is “buggered”?
“Buggered” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “buggered” have?
“Buggered” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: broken or not working, especially in British slang.
