Buggin's turn

[ buhg-inz ]

nounBritish.
  1. promotion by seniority or rotation rather than merit.

Origin of Buggin's turn

1
1900–05; identity of the original Buggin or Buggins is obscure

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British Dictionary definitions for Buggins' turn

Buggins' turn

Buggins's turn

/ (ˈbʌɡɪnz) /


noun
  1. British slang the principle of awarding an appointment to members of a group in turn, rather than according to merit

Origin of Buggins' turn

1
C20: origin unknown

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