adj

buggered

Buggered (adj) means Broken or not working, especially in British slang. Example: “The washing machine's completely buggered.”

adj

Broken or not working, especially in British slang.

"The washing machine's completely buggered."

Extremely tired or worn out.

"After the hike, I was absolutely buggered."

In a difficult or hopeless situation.

"If the last train's gone, we're buggered."

How to use buggered

Learner’s notes

In 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.

Word forms

more buggered comparative, most buggered superlative

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Etymology

The past-participle form of the verb "bugger."

Synonyms

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kaput stuffed in for it done in exhausted

Related words

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Rhymes for buggered

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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