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black and blue

The correct spelling is black and blue.

How to pronounce black and blue

adjective

Say it like: Bla-k a-nd -blue

The correct spelling is black and blue. (of a person) Having obvious bruises of the skin, typically from falling or being hit or punched. For example: "My arm is still black and blue from slipping on the ice yesterday."

Usage Examples

My arm is still black and blue from slipping on the ice yesterday.

Definition

adjective

  1. 1.(of a person) Having obvious bruises of the skin, typically from falling or being hit or punched.

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