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bloody

The correct spelling is bloody.

How to pronounce bloody

/ˈblʌ.di/
verb

IPA: /ˈblʌ.di/

Say it like: Bloo-dee

The correct spelling is bloody. To draw blood from one's opponent in a fight. For example: "All that remained of his right hand after the accident was a bloody stump."

Usage Examples

All that remained of his right hand after the accident was a bloody stump.

There have been bloody battles between the two tribes.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To draw blood from one's opponent in a fight.
  2. 2.To demonstrably harm the cause of an opponent.

adjective

  1. 1.Covered in blood.
  2. 2.Characterised by bloodshed.
  3. 3.Used as an intensifier.
  4. 4.Badly behaved; unpleasant; beastly.

adverb

  1. 1.(intensifier) Used to express anger, annoyance, shock, or for emphasis.

noun

  1. 1.(casual) bloody mary

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