Adjective | Exhaustion / Damage
Encyclopedia of British Slang
BUGGERED
Adjective | Informal | Exhaustion / Damage
BUGGERED Pronunciation: /’b?g-?d/ Part of Speech: Adjective Severity Level: Informal Category: Exhaustion / Damage
Definition
Buggered means extremely tired or broken.
Usage
Im absolutely buggered. The engines buggered.
Assessment
Common everyday expression.
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