buggers off

Definition of buggers offnext
present tense third-person singular of bugger off, British slang
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Verb
  • MrBeast exits the arena, off to another afternoon shoot.
    Sean Gregory, Time, 6 May 2026
  • Authorities said in March of 2025, a hunter found part of a human skull in Plymouth, near the breakdown lane of Route 3 North between exits 13 and 14.
    Brandon Truitt, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Verb
  • As the king departs, whether his message will stick is another matter — Trump will be back dealing with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, whose own position is looking more imperiled than ever.
    Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026
  • The ferry departs from Ceiba, just over an hour's drive southeast from San Juan.
    Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The Moon moves through your 7th House of Partnership, making interactions more direct and emotionally charged in subtle ways.
    Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
  • Both days could produce thunderstorms but Thursday has the higher likelihood of storms as the front moves through.
    Rachael Jay, CBS News, 3 May 2026
Verb
  • Blast bugs off your house with the garden hose.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • As the story goes, this particular treasure hunter spent several days in those harsh conditions, carefully following a pre-determined grid pattern to ensure every square foot of the desertscape was scanned.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
  • The place was an ultra-slick design temple conceived by Ian Schrager and Philippe Starck, and its high-wattage shellac invited a sort of anything-goes naughtiness.
    Nick Remsen, Vogue, 7 May 2026
Verb
  • Rodriguez is happy to see things coming together as conference play gets into full swing.
    Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
  • The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The Bioré® Paint & Peel Pimple Patch solves this problem with its innovative formula that goes on like a liquid spot treatment and peels off like a pimple patch.
    Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 20 Feb. 2026
  • The impressive North American tree, thriving in growing zones 4 through 8, is renowned for its unique gray bark that peels off in shaggy plates.
    SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 21 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Trever parts his hair to the right while his brother styles his combover to the left.
    Jay Stahl, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Later, Hamilton parts the sea on his kick scooter, speedily escaping from the hectic press area.
    Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 10 Feb. 2026
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“Buggers off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buggers%20off. Accessed 9 May. 2026.

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