buggery
1. adjective
used as an intensifier. On the model of BLOODY UK, 1992
2. noun
hell. A substitute for 'hell' in strong phrases of rejection, ruination and disapproval. Used in phrases such as 'like buggery' (vigorously: 1937), 'go to buggery!' (go away!: 1966) or 'is it buggery!' (not likely!: 1984) UK, 1898.► to buggery; all to buggeryin a state of ruination or destruction UK, 1923.► will I buggery!used as an expression of strong disagreement. Often applied in the third person: 'will he buggery!', 'will they buggery!' UK, 1961