Bugger up and Mess

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

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

Mess

Mess verb - To interest oneself in what is not one's concern.

Bugger up and mess are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bugger up" instead a verb "Mess".

Nearby Words: messy, messed, messing
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