BUG FACTOR

a variation of bugger factor, an arbitrary number entered into a mathematical equation to handle a defect in that calculation—such as a second factor added in to account for another incorrectly included factor. A bugger is a n annoying or troublesome thing, situation, etc. Used figuratively in this lecture. —3rd South African unpublished Appr GLS (19.3.92), —3rd South African published appr gls (14.4.92)