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Discover LudwigThe phrase "the bugger" is correct and usable in written English, though it is informal and can be considered vulgar in some contexts
It can be used to refer to a person in a derogatory or playful manner, often expressing annoyance or frustration. Example: "I can't believe that bugger took my parking spot again!"
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The third day was the bugger.
I can't get the bugger off my back".
'I probably should have used the bugger,' he says, laughing.
"Can't get the bugger to answer," he growls.
"Just kidnap the bugger, like they did to Eichman, who suddenly found that he'd woken up in Israel.
"They said he needn't come back, get rid of the bugger, y'know".
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Just boil the buggers.
Hundreds of the buggers.
That should neutralise the buggers, perhaps get them fired.
Don't let the buggers get you down".
Don't let the buggers get you down, Nick.
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