bugger off
B2 informal inseparable intransitive
In simple words
To leave, or to tell someone rudely to leave you alone.
Meanings
1 B2
idiomatic
informal
To go away or leave a place (often abruptly).
"After the argument, he just buggered off without saying goodbye."
Grammar: inseparable
2 B1
idiomatic
informal
Used as a rude imperative to tell someone to go away.
"She told the persistent salesman to bugger off."
Grammar: inseparable
3 C1
idiomatic
informal
Used as an exclamation of surprise or disbelief.
"'They offered you the job?' 'Bugger off — seriously?'"
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Chiefly British and Australian. Can be used reflexively ('I told him to bugger off') or as a blunt imperative. Also used to express disbelief ('Bugger off — really?!'). Vulgar; avoid in formal situations.
Commonly used with
told just quickly completely home
Forms
Base
bugger off
I/you/we/they
3rd person
buggers off
he/she/it
Past simple
buggered off
yesterday
Past participle
buggered off
have + pp
-ing form
buggering off
continuous
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