Meaning & Definition of word "Bloody"
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Bloody
/ˈblʌdi/
verb:
- 1. to make bloody; to cause bloodshed.
- Example: The general vowed to bloody the enemy's nose in the upcoming battle.
adjective:
- 1. covered or stained with blood; involving or resulting in bloodshed.
- Example: The battlefield was a bloody scene after the fierce conflict.
- 2. used for emphasis, especially in British English; damned or very.
- Example: That was a bloody good movie!
- 3. used to express annoyance, anger, or contempt.
- Example: It's just my bloody luck that it rained on my day off.
Etymology
From Middle English 'bloody', from Old English 'blōdig'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
bloody hell:
An expression of surprise or annoyance.
bloody-minded:
Deliberately contrary or uncooperative.
Related Words
blood:
The red liquid that circulates in the arteries and veins of humans and animals.
bleed:
To lose blood as a result of injury or illness.
bloody-mindedness:
The quality of being stubbornly contrary.
Slang Meanings of bloody
Meaning: An exclamation of anger or frustration.
Example Sentence: Bloody traffic made me late!
Meaning: A term of emphasis, similar to 'really' or 'very'.
Example Sentence: That was a bloody awesome performance!