bugger up
The phrase 'bugger up' is chiefly used in British, Australian, New Zealand, and Irish English to indicate causing damage or making a mistake.
Definition
C1General Use
(informal, slang)To damage or spoil something, making it inoperative or useless.
Example
- I've buggered up the computer and it won't turn on.
- He buggered up the presentation by deleting the main file.
C1Personal Interaction
(informal, slang)To injure or harm someone.
Example
- He buggered up his leg in the football match.
C1General Use
(informal, slang)To make a mistake that causes a problem or failure.
Example
- I buggered up the exam by misreading the questions.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "bugger up":
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