Buggins

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• Buggins — I. /ˈbʌgənz/ (say buguhnz) phrase Buggins turn, British a system of assigning jobs, etc., by rotation, rather than according to merit. II. /ˈbʌgənz/ (say buguhnz) noun Dale, 1961–81, Australian professional stunt motorcyclist …  

• Buggins's turn — /bugˈin ziz tûrn/ (informal) noun The assigning of promotion, etc in accordance with seniority, by rotation, etc, rather than on merit ORIGIN: Origin unknown …   Useful english dictionary

• Buggins' turn — n British an automatic privilege that comes in turn to members of a group, regardless of merit, seniority, etc. A piece of bureau crats slang. Buggins is an imaginary name, perhaps inspired by muggins. The term probably dates from the 1940s and… …   Contemporary slang

• Buggins' turn —    British    promotion on the grounds of seniority rather than merit    The mythical Buggins is an incompetent or unambitious employee who stays a long while in the same job:     ... the attempt [in 1937] to break up the prevailing system of… …   How not to say what you mean: A dictionary of euphemisms

• Buggins's turn — noun Brit. informal a system by which appointments or awards are made in rotation rather than by merit. Origin early 20th cent.: from Buggins, used to represent a typical surname …   English new terms dictionary

• Buggins's turn — noun The appointment of a person by rotation or promotion, on the basis of length of service (it being that persons turn ) rather than merit or level of qualification. He will be appointed on the principle of Bugginss turn …   Wiktionary

• Buggins' turn —  Turn, chance, opportunity, of the next person in line irrespective of merit (e.g. as in old boy networks, election of mayors, etc.) …   A concise dictionary of English slang

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• Dale Buggins — Dale Charles Buggins (1961 1981) was an Australian stunt motorcyclist who had built a national and international reputation by the age of 20. At 17, Buggins broke a world record previously held by American stuntman Evel Knievel when he jumped 25… …   Wikipedia

• Half a Sixpence — For the 1967 film adaptation, see Half a Sixpence. Infobox Musical name= Half a Sixpence subtitle= caption= music= David Heneker lyrics= David Heneker book= Beverley Cross basis= H.G. Wells s novel Kipps productions= 1963 West End 1965 Broadway… …   Wikipedia