bloody
Translation
bloody
Examples
He had a bloody nose after the fight.
He had a bloody nose after the fight.
It was a bloody battle with many casualties.
It was a bloody battle with many casualties.
Grammar Patterns
a bloody (noun) covered in or involving blood He had a bloody shirt after the accident.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gory, bloodstained
Etymology
From Old English 'blōdig', from 'blōd' (blood) + '-y' (full of).
Memory Tips
Means 'covered in blood'. Also used as a common, mild swear word for emphasis in the UK, e.g., 'a bloody nuisance'.