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Uncommonbloody
The correct spelling is bloody.
How to pronounce bloody
/ˈblʌ.di/
verbIPA: /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.To draw blood from one's opponent in a fight.
- 2.To demonstrably harm the cause of an opponent.
adjective
- 1.Covered in blood.
- 2.Characterised by bloodshed.
- 3.Used as an intensifier.
- 4.Badly behaved; unpleasant; beastly.
adverb
- 1.(intensifier) Used to express anger, annoyance, shock, or for emphasis.
noun
- 1.(casual) bloody mary
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