noun
buggery
BUH-guh-ree
Buggery (noun) means a crude, dated term historically used in legal contexts for anal sex. Example: “Old English statutes once criminalized buggery outright.”
noun
1
A crude, dated term historically used in legal contexts for anal sex.
"Old English statutes once criminalized buggery outright."
intj
1
A crude exclamation of frustration, similar to "bugger."
""Buggery! Not again.""
How to use buggery
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA crude and largely historical/legal term; more commonly encountered today as a rough exclamation.
When to use it
Vulgar and dated in its literal sense; used mainly in older legal texts or as an old-fashioned swear word.
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Word forms
- Plural
- buggeries
Etymology
Formed from "bugger" plus the noun suffix "-y."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for buggery
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What does “buggery” mean?
The word “buggery” means a crude, dated term historically used in legal contexts for anal sex. In plain terms, a crude and largely historical/legal term; more commonly encountered today as a rough exclamation.
How do you pronounce “buggery”?
“Buggery” is pronounced BUH-guh-ree (/ˈbʌɡəɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “buggery” in a sentence?
Here is “buggery” used in a sentence: “Old English statutes once criminalized buggery outright.”
What part of speech is “buggery”?
Depending on how it is used, “buggery” can be a noun and an intj.
How many meanings does “buggery” have?
“Buggery” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a crude, dated term historically used in legal contexts for anal sex.
