Bloodshot: meaning, definitions and examples

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bloodshot

 

[ หˆblสŒdหŒสƒษ’t ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

eye appearance

The term 'bloodshot' describes eyes that appear red or swollen due to the dilation of blood vessels, typically resulting from irritation or fatigue. Common causes include lack of sleep, allergies, or excessive screen time. Bloodshot eyes can be a sign of underlying health issues, such as conjunctivitis or other infections. This condition is often temporary but can indicate the need for rest or medical attention depending on the underlying cause.

Synonyms

inflamed, irritated, reddened

Examples of usage

  • After staying up late studying, my eyes were bloodshot.
  • Allergies made her eyes look incredibly bloodshot.
  • He woke up with bloodshot eyes after a night of partying.

Translations

Translations of the word "bloodshot" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น conjuntivite

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเคพเคฒ เค†เค‚เค–เฅ‡เค‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช blutunterlaufen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mata merah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‡ะตั€ะฒะพะฝั– ะพั‡ั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ czerwone oczy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ……่ก€ใ—ใŸ็›ฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท yeux injectรฉs de sang

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ojos inyectados de sangre

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kanlฤฑ gรถzler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ถฉํ˜ˆ๋œ ๋ˆˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนูŠูˆู† ู…ุญู…ุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zarudlรฉ oฤi

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ฤervenรฉ oฤi

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ……่ก€็š„็œผ็›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ rdeฤe oฤi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rauรฐ augu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ั‹ะทั‹ะป ะบำฉะทะดะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ˜แƒ—แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜ แƒ—แƒ•แƒแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qฤฑrmฤฑzฤฑ gรถzlษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ojos inyectados de sangre

Etymology

The word 'bloodshot' is derived from the combination of 'blood' and 'shot'. The term 'blood' comes from Old English 'blลd', which has roots in Germanic languages and ultimately in Proto-Indo-European. 'Shot,' in this context, refers to the appearance of blood spreading or shot through the white part of the eyes. The expression became prominent in the late 19th century as a descriptive term for eyes that appear red due to various irritants. Over time, 'bloodshot' has evolved to encompass a range of conditions affecting the eyes, making it a commonly used term in both medical and colloquial contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,778, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.