Bugger up and Mess up

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Bugger up verb - To make or do (something) in a clumsy or unskillful way.

Usage example: I've somehow buggered up the program again

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

Mess up verb - To make or do (something) in a clumsy or unskillful way.

Usage example: messed up the drawing and had to start over

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

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