Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bugger-off

phrase
/ˈbʌɡər ɒf/
Definition
An informal and somewhat vulgar expression used to tell someone to go away or leave you alone.
Examples
  • “I told him to bugger off when he wouldn’t stop bothering me.”
  • “She was so irritated that she just yelled, ‘bugger off!’ and walked away.”
Meaning
It conveys annoyance or disdain towards someone, suggesting that their presence is unwelcome.
Synonyms
  • go away
  • leave me alone
  • get lost