"bugger's grip" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: bugger's grips [plural]
Etymology: Humorous reference to their supposed use as handholds during anal sex. Head templates: {{en-noun}} bugger's grip (plural bugger's grips)
  1. (military, slang, vulgar, chiefly in the plural) Bushy sideburns. Tags: in-plural, slang, vulgar Categories (topical): Military
    Sense id: en-bugger's_grip-en-noun-XsUxaIs0 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: government, military, politics, war

Inflected forms

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