Bugger up and Goof

Bugger up

Bugger up verb - To make or do (something) in a clumsy or unskillful way.
Usage example: I've somehow buggered up the program again

Goof and bugger up are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Goof" instead a verb "Bugger up".

Goof

Goof verb - Commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake.

Bugger up and goof are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bugger up" instead a verb "Goof".

Nearby Words: goofy, goofed, goofing
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