bugger
UK[ˈbʌɡə(r)]US[ˈbʌɡər]
n
a person, often used to express annoyance or affection
n
a vulgar slang term for a man, especially one considered unpleasant or contemptible
v
to cause persistent problems or annoyance to someone
v
a vulgar slang term for engaging in anal intercourse
Etymology
the word 'bugger' entered english in the 16th century from the old french 'bougre,' which itself derived from the medieval latin 'bulgarus,' meaning 'a bulgarian.' the term originated as a sectarian slur, referencing the alleged association of bulgarian members of the orthodox church with the bogomil heresy, which was accused of various unorthodox practices. through a process of semantic pejoration, the term evolved in western europe to denote a heretic in general, then specifically someone accused of sodomy, acquiring its primary vulgar meaning. the modern, milder british usage as a general term of annoyance or even affection (e.g., "you lucky bugger") represents a further, more recent semantic shift where the offensive force has been bleached through frequent colloquial use.
Analysis
this word is considered a simplex form for analysis. it is a loanword and expletive whose spelling and form have been anglicized and fused, making segmentation into productive english morphemes inappropriate.
Examples
that little bugger broke my window again.
he's a clever old bugger, i'll give him that.
this software issue has been buggering the system for weeks.