bugger off

British slang

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for bugger off
Verb
  • So when Barkley exited Sunday’s Week 8 matchup against the New York Giants at the end of the third quarter, Eagles fans were likely holding their breath.
    Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
  • Trent Battle steps up TCU starting running back Kevorian Barnes exited the game after just one carry with an unknown injury, forcing the Horned Frogs to rely on their depth.
    Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • King co-anchored the morning news show with Anthony Mason and Tony Dokoupil from May 2019 until Mason departed in August 2021.
    Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
  • The shadowing stopped once both had departed the PMZ eastward.
    Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The buttery-soft fabric is lightweight and stretchy enough to move with you while still retaining its shape over time.
    Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 2025
  • On top of that responsibility and stress, he was frustrated with the Blazers’ losing and his role moving forward.
    Jason Quick, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Ciske has also gotten creative in making sure kids can keep coming with their guardians.
    Jordyn Noennig, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
  • The company got Turkish movie legend Mehmet Çevik as a pitchman.
    Moisés Naím, Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Since posting, Watt’s video has gone viral, even catching the attention of the Live Like Maddie Foundation, which thanked her for capturing the magic and shared her clip to help promote next year’s event.
    Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
  • When the candle burns out, upcycle the elegant blue jar into a seashell or trinket holder to keep the beachy vibes going.
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • But the duplex was cut out of District 3 and redrawn into District 4 during the city’s redistricting process last year, Escalona said.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
  • Use 4-inch round cookie cutters to cut out, rerolling scraps as needed.
    Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • From the mood boards, Nguyen and Gottlieb create renderings for costumes composed of three looks for Roan to peel off, one one after the other, during a performance.
    Katie Weisman, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025
  • There, the demolition was not complete — the owner just peeled off everything inherently preservable about the building, after which there was nothing to fight over.
    Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Once your timer goes off, leave the oven door closed and set a new timer for 45 minutes.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Alperen Şengün went off for 39 points, 11 rebounds, and seven assists for Houston, which blew an early double-digit lead, while Amen Thompson finished with 18 points.
    Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
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“Bugger off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bugger%20off. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.

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