Bloody

/ˈblʌdi/

Meaning & Definition

verb
to make bloody; to cause bloodshed.
The general vowed to bloody the enemy's nose in the upcoming battle.
adjective
covered or stained with blood; involving or resulting in bloodshed.
The battlefield was a bloody scene after the fierce conflict.
used for emphasis, especially in British English; damned or very.
That was a bloody good movie!
used to express annoyance, anger, or contempt.
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

An exclamation of anger or frustration.
Bloody traffic made me late!
A term of emphasis, similar to 'really' or 'very'.
That was a bloody awesome performance!