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bugger

/ˈbʌɡə/ /ˈbʌɡɚ/

Meanings
noun
A heretic.

Examples :

"Given the definition "A heretic," here's a sentence example: "Accused of questioning the established doctrines, the community branded him a bugger and shunned him." "
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Illustration questioning

questioning verb

/ˈkwɛst͡ʃənɪŋ/

To ask questions about; to interrogate; to enquire for information.

"The teacher was questioning the student about the missing assignment. "

Illustration investigators

investigators noun

/ɪnˈvɛstɪˌɡeɪtərz/ /ɪnˈvɛstəˌɡeɪtərz/

One who investigates.

"Investigators are trying to find out who stole the cookies from the office kitchen. "

Illustration completely

completely adverb

/kəmˈpliːtli/

(manner) In a complete manner

"Please completely fill in the box for your answer, using a number 2 pencil."

Illustration definition

definition noun

/ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃ(ə)n/

A statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol (dictionary definitions).

"The dictionary's definition of "optimistic" explains its meaning as a positive outlook. "

Illustration established

established verb

/ɪˈstæb.lɪʃt/

To make stable or firm; to confirm.

"The company established a new policy to improve employee safety. "

Illustration unexpected

unexpected adjective

/ʌnɪkˈspɛktɪd/

Not expected, anticipated or foreseen.

"The heavy rain was unexpected; we had planned a picnic in the park. "

Illustration surveillance

surveillance noun

/səɹˈveɪ.ləns/

Close observation of an individual or group; person or persons under suspicion.

"The school implemented surveillance cameras in the parking lot to deter vandalism. "

Illustration daydreaming

daydreaming verb

/ˈdeɪˌdriːmɪŋ/ /ˈdeɪdriːmɪŋ/

To have such a series of thoughts; to woolgather.

"Stop daydreaming and get back to work!"

Illustration displeasure

displeasure noun

/dɪsˈplɛʒə/ /dɪsˈplɛʒɚ/

A feeling of being displeased with something or someone; dissatisfaction; disapproval.

"My mother expressed her displeasure with my poor grades. "

Illustration frustration

frustration noun

/fɹʌsˈtɹeɪʃən/

The feeling of annoyance when one's actions are criticized or hindered

"My frustration grew as my teacher kept pointing out my mistakes in front of the class. "

Illustration despicable

despicable noun

/dɪˈspɪkəbəl/

A wretched or wicked person.

"The despicable was spreading rumors about the new student. "

Illustration whippersnapper

whippersnapper noun

/ˈwɪpəˌsnæpə/ /ˈʍɪpəɹˌsnæpəɹ/

A young and cheeky or presumptuous person.

""That whippersnapper told the professor he was wrong about the answer!" "