<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>Informal: a fellow or lad (used affectionately or abusively): a cute little bugger.</li><li>Informal: any object or thing.</li><li>Often Vulgar: a sodomite.</li><li>Chiefly British Slang: a despicable or contemptible person, especially a man.</li><li>An annoying or troublesome thing, situation, etc.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object) Often Vulgar: to sodomize.</li><li>Slang: damn: Bugger the cost—I want the best.</li><li>Chiefly British Slang: to trick, deceive, or take advantage of.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb Phrase</strong></p><ul><li>Chiefly British Slang: to depart; bug off.</li><li>Chiefly British Slang: to ruin; spoil; botch.</li></ul>