rugger bugger
(UK, South Africa, Australia, derogatory) Someone who is fanatical about sports, especially rugby union, and who can be loud and unpleasant to other people.
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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK
(UK, South Africa, Australia, derogatory) Someone who is fanatical about sports, especially rugby union, and who can be loud and unpleasant to other people.
Origin: Chosen for the rhyme. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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