phrase General Slang

bugger off

BUG-uh OFF · phrase · informal

Go away; clear off.

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Definitions

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To leave; a mildly rude command to go away.

“Bugger off, I'm trying to sleep.”
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bugger off In A Sentence

Bugger off, I'm trying to sleep.

Origin & Usage

'Bugger' plus 'off'; British/Australian.

People Also Ask

What does bugger off mean?

It's a mildly rude way of telling someone to go away or leave.

Is bugger off very rude?

It's cheeky and dismissive but considered fairly mild in Australia, milder than 'piss off'.

How do you use bugger off?

You say it to send someone away, e.g. 'Bugger off, I'm busy', and it can be playful among mates.

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