Buggin's turn
[ buhg-inz ]
nounBritish.
promotion by seniority or rotation rather than merit.
Origin of Buggin's turn
11900–05; 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
British slang the principle of awarding an appointment to members of a group in turn, rather than according to merit
Origin of Buggins' turn
1C20: origin unknown
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