The word "bugger" appears in literature as a versatile term that conveys humor, contempt, affection, or frustration depending on context. It is employed both as a mild expletive—sometimes in humorous self-deprecation or casual dismissiveness as in remarks like “I don’t give a bugger” ([1])—and as a term with more explicit sexual or aggressive connotations, as seen in bawdy or erotic passages ([2], [3], [4]). The term also functions as a marker of working-class speech and colorful characterizations, whether referring to an old acquaintance whose habits are fondly ridiculed ([5], [6]) or lending a sense of historical or cultural irony when its etymology is alluded to ([7]). This multifaceted usage enriches the dialogue and tone across genres, underscoring the word's capacity to shift meaning with context.