Date: Tue, 30 May 2006 15:23:13 +0100 From: Pooh Bear <rabbitsfriendsandrelationsnospamail.com> Subject: Re: Question for the UK Saabers
Me wrote: > "Pooh Bear" <rabbitsfriendsandrelationsnospamail.com> wrote in message > news:447B8C51.F3C3110nospamail.com... > > > > >> Do you ever tellsomeone to "get buggered" ? > > > > No. > > > > Graham > > There is, of course "i am buggered" which means i am tired > Or another derivitive "all gone to buggeration" meaning "knackered" or beyond repair > The actual use of the word is considered a "milder" form of sweraing > (which is probably why its usage has declined) Talking about this has made me realsie I very rarely swear these days. Where many might say 'oh shit' even - I tend to say 'bum'. Graham
