bugger

• Terme injurieux désignant un homme homosexuel ou un individu qui pratique la sodomie ; peut aussi être utilisé comme insulte générale, notamment en anglais britannique, pour une personne méprisable ou un garnement.

A noun referring to a person who engages in anal intercourse, particularly a male with another male.

1. Person who practices anal intercourseC2informal

   A person, typically a man, who engages in anal sex with another man.

   Personne qui pratique la sodomie

   • The term is considered highly offensive in many contexts.
   • Historically, it was used as a derogatory label.
   • Modern usage often avoids this meaning due to its offensive nature.

   Synonymessodsodomistsodomite

2. Annoying or contemptible personB2informalbritish

   A person who is considered unpleasant, annoying, or contemptible.

   Personne agaçante ou méprisable

   • He's a cheeky little bugger, always causing trouble.
   • That bugger stole my parking spot!
   • Don't be such a bugger about it.

   Synonymesbastardberkgitnuisancepestrascalscoundrelsodswinewretch

3. Endearing or playful termB2informalbritish

   Used affectionately or playfully to refer to a person, often a child or friend.

   coquin, petit diable (terme affectueux)

   • You clever bugger, you fixed it!
   • The little bugger ran off with my hat.
   • He's a lucky bugger to have won the lottery.

   Synonymesdevilimpmonkeypicklerascalroguescamptyke

4. Difficult or problematic thingB2informalbritish

   Something that is difficult, problematic, or causes trouble.

   chose difficile ou problématique

   • This software is a bugger to install.
   • The car's a bugger to start in cold weather.
   • That door is a bugger to open.

   Synonymesbastardbeastbitchdevilhasslenightmarepain

• Verbe utilisé en anglais britannique, souvent familier, pour exprimer l'agacement, la frustration ou décrire une situation qui tourne mal, ou encore pour signifier importuner ou gâcher quelque chose.

A verb used in British English, often as slang, to express annoyance, frustration, or to describe a situation that has gone wrong.

1. Engage in anal intercourseC2informalbritish

   To practice anal sex upon someone.

   Pratiquer la sodomie

   • The term is considered vulgar and offensive in most contexts.
   • It is rarely used in polite conversation.
   • Historical texts sometimes use this word in a crude manner.

   Synonymessodomize

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