British English Slang – Rugger.
Meaning – The sport of rugby.
Rugger is a classic piece of British “Oxford -er slang” – a playful habit, popular in English public schools and universities, of taking a word and adding an -er ending to it. The word soccer itself actually started the same way, as slang for “Association football”!
More Sporty Slang:
Rugby isn’t the only sport with its own British nickname – check out Footy, the slang term for football.
Example:
- “The lads are meeting up for a game of rugger later.”
What is slang?
Slang is very informal language. It’s usually spoken rather than written, and is often used by a particular group of people or in a particular place. Slang changes over time, and using it well is a great way to sound more natural when speaking English.
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s British slang for the sport of rugby.
It comes from a playful British habit of adding an “-er” ending to words, popular in English public schools and universities. The word “soccer” was originally formed the exact same way.
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