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   Blood·y

   /ˈblədē/

   

   adjective

   • 1. covered, smeared, or running with blood: "a bloody body" Similar bleedingshedding bloodemitting bloodrawgapingbloodstainedblood-soakedblood-spatteredgoryarchaic:sanguinary
   • ▪ composed of or resembling blood: "a bloody discharge"
   • 2. involving or characterized by bloodshed or cruelty: "a bloody coup" Similar involving bloodshedgorybloodthirstyviciouscruelferocioussavagefiercebrutalmurderousarchaic:sanguinary

   verb

   • 1. cover or stain with blood: "he ended the fight with his face bloodied and battered"

   Word Origin Old Englishblōdig (see blood, -y1).

   Derivatives

   • 1. bloodily adverb
   • 2. bloodiness noun

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   What does bloody mean?

   • Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! BLOODY meaning: 1. used to express anger or to emphasize what you are saying in a slightly rude way: 2. covered…. Learn more.

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   How many meanings does the word bloody have?

   • There are 22 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word bloody, five of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. How common is the word bloody? How is the word bloody pronounced? Where does the word bloody come from?

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   How do you describe a situation or event as Bloody?

   • If you describe a situation or event as bloody, you mean that it is very violent and a lot of people are killed. Forty-three demonstrators were killed in bloody clashes. You can describe someone or something as bloody if they are covered in a lot of blood. He was arrested last October still carrying a bloody knife.

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   Where did the word bloody come from?

   • The earliest known use of the word bloody is in the Old English period (pre-1150). bloody is a word inherited from Germanic. bloody, v. Old English–

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   Definitions of bloody. adjective. having or covered with or accompanied by blood. “a bloody nose” “your scarf is all bloody ” “the effects will be violent and probably bloody ” “a bloody fight” synonyms: blood-filled. containing blood. bloodstained, gory. covered with blood. bloodsucking. drawing blood from the body of another.

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   adjective. us / ˈblʌd.i / uk / ˈblʌd.i /. B2. covered with or full of blood: a bloody nose. C1. extremely violent and involving a lot of blood and injuries: It was a long and bloody battle and many men were killed. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples.

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   BLOODY meaning: 1. covered in blood: 2. violent and involving a lot of blood and injuries: 3. used to show anger…. Learn more.

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   Definition of bloody adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   4 days ago · 1. adjective. If you describe a situation or event as bloody, you mean that it is very violent and a lot of people are killed. Forty-three demonstrators were killed in bloody clashes. Synonyms: cruel, fierce, savage, brutal More Synonyms of bloody. 2. adjective.

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   a nap or rest taken during the hottest part of the day. the essential nature of a thing. a short nap taken immediately after drinking a cup of coffee. TAKE THE QUIZ TO FIND OUT. Origin of bloody. 1. before 1000; Middle English blody, Old English blōdig.

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   What does the word bloody mean? There are 22 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word bloody, five of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. bloody has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. anatomy (Old English) physiology (Old English) pathology (Old English) drink (1960s)