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Buggins's turn

noun

Etymology

Earliest recorded use is by Admiral Fisher, later First Sea Lord, in a 1901 letter. 'Buggins' is a humorous invented surname, suggestive of a man of mediocre ability.

Definitions

  1. A humorous, disparaging term for the appointment of a person by rotation or promotion, on…

    A humorous, disparaging term for the appointment of a person by rotation or promotion, on the basis of length of service (it being that person's "turn") rather than merit or level of qualification.

    • He will be appointed on the principle of Buggins's turn.

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