buggering (up) (Meaning)

buggering (up)

to make mistakes in doing or making (something)

I'm sorry for buggering up the recipe; I added too much salt.
Despite his best efforts, he kept buggering up the computer program.
If you keep buggering up the assembly process, we'll never finish on time.
The storm is buggering up our plans for the outdoor barbecue.
He's always buggering up the simplest tasks; it's frustrating to watch.
The mechanic warned me about buggering up the engine by neglecting maintenance.
I hope I'm not buggering up the relationship by bringing up sensitive topics.
The kids are buggering up the living room with their toys; it's a mess.
The printer keeps buggering up the documents; I think it needs repairing.
We can't afford to keep buggering up these opportunities; we need to be more careful.

to make mistakes in doing or making (something)

mucking up, screwing up, fouling up, goofing (up),fumbling, messing (up), blowing, bollixing (up), lousing up, spoiling

enhancing, rectifying, bettering,improving, helping, reforming, remedying, ameliorating, refining, patching

I'm sorry for buggering up the recipe; I added too much salt.

Despite his best efforts, he kept buggering up the computer program.

If you keep buggering up the assembly process, we'll never finish on time.

The storm is buggering up our plans for the outdoor barbecue.