"I'm absolutely buggered after that hike."
Where "Buggered" Comes From
Originally a much stronger word in British English, "bugger" softened considerably by the time it settled into everyday Australian speech, losing most of its original bite along the way.
"Buggered" branched off to describe both extreme tiredness and things that have stopped working — two very different meanings that context sorts out instantly.
How Aussies Actually Use It
Used constantly for plain physical exhaustion — after a hike, a long shift, or a big night out, "I'm buggered" is one of the most common ways to announce you're done.
It also works perfectly well for a broken appliance or a car that won't start, mild and unremarkable in everyday conversation despite its rougher origins.
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