bugger all
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Definition
Noun (British English, vulgar slang): - Absolutely nothing; a negligible amount or quantity. This term expresses a complete absence or a worthless amount of something, often used for emphasis and to convey strong dissatisfaction or contempt.
Usage
This noun phrase is used as a direct object or complement in a sentence to mean "nothing." It is considered very informal and vulgar, suitable only for casual contexts among familiar audiences. It often follows verbs like get, have, know, do, or give.
Examples
- I worked all weekend on that report, and I got bugger all thanks for it.
- He claims to be an expert, but he actually knows bugger all about the subject.
- "What did you find out?" "Bugger all, I'm afraid. They wouldn't tell me anything."
Advanced Usage
- For (next to) bugger all: This phrase means for a very small amount of money or for almost nothing.
- He bought that vintage car for bugger all at a local auction.
Variants and Related Words
- Sweet Fanny Adams (F.A.) (noun, slang): A euphemistic variant with the same meaning ("nothing"). It is also considered informal but less vulgar than "bugger all."
- I've done sweet F.A. all day.
- Fuck all (noun, vulgar slang): A more offensive synonym with identical meaning and usage.
Synonyms
- Nothing
- Zilch (informal)
- Nada (informal)
- Zero
Related Idioms
- Bugger all to do with: Having no connection or relevance to something.
- His opinion has bugger all to do with how I run my business.
Noun
- little or nothing at all
- I asked for a raise and they gave me bugger-all
- I know sweet Fanny Adams about surgery