bugger off

verb

Definition of bugger offnext
British slang
as in to exit
to leave a place often for another bugger off, or I'll call the police!

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bugger off
  1. exit
  2. depart
  3. move
  4. get
  5. go
  6. cut out
  7. peel off
  8. go off
Verb
  • Keoghan exited the project before production began (scheduling conflicts) and was replaced by Fred Hechinger, soon to be seen as Dimitri in Marvel’s Kraven the Hunter.
    Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Nov. 2024
  • A number of board members have exited ahead of the deal’s close.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of exit
Verb
  • Domestic travelers should allow at least two hours before their flight is scheduled to depart.
    Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 20 Nov. 2024
  • She was originally set to leave the role this December, but will now depart on March 31, about a month before Abrams takes the reins.
    Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of depart
Verb
  • Without additional support, balance bikes empower children to find their balance naturally and move at their own pace.
    Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Michael Andretti stepping down as Andretti Global CEO in October 2024 is seen as a crucial point for the American team moving forwards with its Formula 1 bid.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of move
Verb
  • Musk settled with the SEC, agreeing to pay a $20 million fine, step down as chairman, and agree to get a lawyer's approval before posting about Tesla.
    Rachel Barber, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
  • Sign up for our free Royals newsletter to get the latest updates on Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more!
    Simon Perry, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of get
Verb
  • Frantically Shoving Coats Aside One thing to think about ahead of time is where guests’ coats will go.
    Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
  • Thanksgiving guests are often aware of how much work goes into hosting, and don’t want to pile extra tasks onto their host’s to-do list.
    Virgie Tovar, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
Definition of go
Verb
  • The film cuts out before another beat that would establish Paxton’s evolution one way or another.
    Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
  • Although Bay had their work cut out for them, Kundananji went on to score the game-winning goal to bring the final scoreline to a 3-2 victory.
    Jackie Gutierrez, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Definition of cut out
Verb
  • But a realignment among Latino voters – and some Black voters in key swing states − helped catapult Trump to his election victory by expanding his support and peeling off voters from two core Democratic constituencies.
    Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Soon after, an ambulance would peel off, sirens ripping through the silence.
    Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
Definition of peel off
Verb
  • There were just too many fireworks going off for anything else to make sense!
    Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 21 Nov. 2024
  • The gun went off, killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and wounding director Joel Souza.
    Mandalit del Barco, NPR, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of go off
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Thesaurus Entries Near bugger off

buggering (up)

bugger off

buggers

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