bugger off

British slang

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for bugger off
Verb
  • Fischer explained that she's heard a narrative that the show declined in quality about halfway through its run, which lasted from 2005 until 2013, and that the sitcom struggled once series lead Steve Carell exited during season 7.
    Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 29 May 2025
  • Four other transfer quarterbacks also exited with years to spare.
    Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 29 May 2025
Verb
  • The 26-year-old England full-back will depart Anfield after nine years with the first team that brought 352 appearances, 23 goals, 86 assists and eight domestic, European and world trophies.
    Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 28 May 2025
  • After the ceremony ended, Trump quickly departed to play a round of golf.
    Davis Winkie, USA Today, 27 May 2025
Verb
  • The two new fire stations, plus the new fire department headquarters that is set to hold a relocated Fire Station 4, are being moved at the recommendation of a 2021 plan that looked to lower emergency response times.
    R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025
  • Word moved around the ticket-holders, likely waiting for Novak Djokovic’s match to follow this one, that one of their own was doing something special.
    James Hansen, New York Times, 2 June 2025
Verb
  • Left-hander Pierce Coppola got the start and, after a dominant return against Alabama to the tune of 10 strikeouts in 3 2/3 innings, just couldn’t find the zone.
    Jackson Castellano, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 June 2025
  • Clients would get the remains of not only their loved one, but also the remains of other bodies.
    Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 2 June 2025
Verb
  • The funds raised at this event are crucial, as the net proceeds go directly to DMVA, allowing the organization to further its essential nonprofit mission: to bolster and sustain the small businesses that form the heart of the Del Mar community, the news release stated.
    News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2025
  • The bridge will go from two lanes to alternating traffic on Waterbury Road from June 5 to July 14, according to DOT.
    Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 31 May 2025
Verb
  • Because the Trump administration has prioritized cutting out waste and fraud, there will likely be increased focus on this type of federal government mismanagement of funds moving forward, Thompson said.
    Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
  • But Vargas said the doctors cut out too much, and the girl was left with short bowels.
    Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
Verb
  • Sanctions, originally considered a serious diplomatic tool, are increasingly used like political bandages, quickly slapped on, soon ignored, and easily peeled off ... but not truly addressing the pain point.
    Zoltan Istvan, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
  • At 69, Idol is still peeling off his shirt for crowds of shrieking women and both are still delivering vocally.
    Courtney Devores, Charlotte Observer, 17 May 2025
Verb
  • The screen cuts to black as the gun goes off again, leaving audiences to question what the hell is going to happen next.
    Katie Campione, Deadline, 25 May 2025
  • This week it was reported that sirens did not go off as deadly tornadic storms moved through the city of St. Louis.
    Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
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“Bugger off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bugger%20off. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.

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