How to Pronounce Buggered

To pronounce "buggered", say BUGG-er-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

BUGG-er-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “buggered”

"buggered" has 3 syllables: bugg-er-ed. It rhymes with sugared, if that helps it stick.

What does buggered mean?

verb

  1. To have anal sex with, sodomize.
  2. To break or ruin.

    “This computer is buggered! Oh no! I've buggered it up.”

adjective

  1. Broken; not properly functioning.

    “It's well and truly buggered now; you may as well throw it out.”

  2. In trouble; in a bad situation.

    “The police caught you on CCTV, now you're really buggered.”

Synonyms

fuckedkaputstuffedin for itall indone inexhausted

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Words that rhyme with buggered

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sugared

Related words

sodomistsodomitesodomizesodscrewedhosedbushedexhausted

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "buggered"?▾

"Buggered" has 3 syllables: bugg · er · ed.

What does "buggered" mean?▾

Buggered: To have anal sex with, sodomize.

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