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"Buggered” (British slang)"

Definition

Buggered is informal British slang for being in a really bad, hopeless, or exhausted situation.

How to use it

Strongly informal — do not use this in professional or formal settings. But it is very common in casual British conversation. If something is buggered, it is broken, ruined, or finished. If you are buggered, you are either completely worn out or in serious trouble.

Examples

"My car broke down in the middle of nowhere with no signal. I'm completely buggered."

"If we miss this train, we're absolutely buggered."

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Notting Hill | The Second Chance Scene

This phrase appears in the Notting Hill | The Second Chance Scene lesson. Open it to watch the scene and download the free worksheet.

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