Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bugger-up
verb
/ˈbʌɡər ʌp/
Definition
To make a mistake or to mess something up badly.
Examples
- He really buggered-up the presentation by forgetting to include the key points.
- If you bugger-up this recipe, you might end up with a burnt cake.
- Don’t bugger it up this time; we need to get it right!
Meaning
The term ‘bugger-up’ is often used informally to describe a situation where something has gone wrong due to a mistake or a failure in execution.
Synonyms
- mess up
- screw up
- foul up
- botch
