adj
buggered
adj
1
Broken or not working, especially in British slang.
"The washing machine's completely buggered."
2
Extremely tired or worn out.
"After the hike, I was absolutely buggered."
3
In a difficult or hopeless situation.
"If the last train's gone, we're buggered."
How to Use Buggered
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBritish/Australian slang for broken, exhausted, or in trouble.
When to use it
Informal and mildly crude; common in casual British and Australian speech.
Word Forms
more buggered comparative, most buggered superlative
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Etymology
The past-participle form of the verb "bugger."