Bloody
/ˈblʌdi/
Definitions
3 meaningsStained or smeared with blood.
/ˈblʌdi/
Covered in blood
The knife was bloody.
💡 Simply: Covered in blood.
More Examples
He had a bloody shirt.
How It's Used
"The patient arrived with a bloody nose."
Used as an intensifier to emphasize an adjective or adverb, often expressing anger or frustration. Considered vulgar in formal contexts.
/ˈblʌdi/
Used as an intensifier
This is a bloody mess!
💡 Simply: Very, extremely (informal and often rude).
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I'm bloody tired.
How It's Used
"That's a bloody difficult problem!"
Used as an intensifier to emphasize an adjective or adverb.
/ˈblʌdi/
Used as an intensifier
It's bloody cold today.
💡 Simply: Very, extremely (informal and often rude).
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I'm bloody hungry.
How It's Used
"He was bloody tired after the run."
From Middle English blody, from Old English blōdig, from blōd "blood" + -ig "-y". The word's usage has evolved from a literal description to an intensifier.
Historically, 'bloody' was used more frequently and with less taboo than in modern times. Its use as an intensifier became increasingly popular.
Memory tip
Think of a bloody wound.