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Buggin's turn

[ buhg-inz ]

noun

, British.
  1. promotion by seniority or rotation rather than merit.

Buggins' turn

/ ˈbʌɡɪnz /

noun

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

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Buggin's turn1

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

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Buggin's turn1

C20: origin unknown

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