Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bug-off
phrase
/bʌg ɔf/
Definition
A colloquial expression used to tell someone to go away or leave you alone.
Examples
- Whenever she feels overwhelmed, she just says ‘bug-off’ to anyone who tries to talk to her.
- If you keep interrupting me, I’m going to tell you to bug-off!
Meaning
The term ‘bug-off’ conveys a desire for personal space or a request for someone to stop bothering you.
Synonyms
- go away
- leave me alone
- buzz off
- get lost
