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nhodge · Mar 6th, 2003, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by swamos
Jugman, mate Now I think we both know that I didn't mean that in the sense of the word that you're using.

We are Australians, and bugger is a much more widely used term than the dictionary definition would have you believe.

Ie, if someone were to say 'He's a real bugger ' they may in fact mean that as a term of endeerment, however, if they said 'He's a bit of a bugger ' this may be intended as probably one of the most insulting things one Aussie can say about another Aussie.

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Bugger, I shouldn't have said Bugger in this context. Bugger it all.

Nick

Mar 6th, 2003, 07:33 AM	#13
nhodge MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Sydney, Australia Local Time: 04:43 AM Posts: 333 Offline	Re: Re: Re: Re: Bugger! Lost Opportunity! Quote: Originally posted by swamos Jugman, mate Now I think we both know that I didn't mean that in the sense of the word that you're using. We are Australians, and bugger is a much more widely used term than the dictionary definition would have you believe. Ie, if someone were to say 'He's a real bugger ' they may in fact mean that as a term of endeerment, however, if they said 'He's a bit of a bugger ' this may be intended as probably one of the most insulting things one Aussie can say about another Aussie. Toyota Bugger Ad ... to help explain to those who read this thread Bugger, I shouldn't have said Bugger in this context. Bugger it all. Nick