Bloodshot: meaning, definitions and examples
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bloodshot
[ หblสdหสษt ]
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:
๐ต๐น conjuntivite
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฒเคพเคฒ เคเคเคเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช blutunterlaufen
๐ฎ๐ฉ mata merah
๐บ๐ฆ ัะตัะฒะพะฝั ะพัั
๐ต๐ฑ czerwone oczy
๐ฏ๐ต ๅ ่กใใ็ฎ
๐ซ๐ท yeux injectรฉs de sang
๐ช๐ธ ojos inyectados de sangre
๐น๐ท kanlฤฑ gรถzler
๐ฐ๐ท ์ถฉํ๋ ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนููู ู ุญู ุฑุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ zarudlรฉ oฤi
๐ธ๐ฐ ฤervenรฉ oฤi
๐จ๐ณ ๅ ่ก็็ผ็
๐ธ๐ฎ rdeฤe oฤi
๐ฎ๐ธ rauรฐ augu
๐ฐ๐ฟ าัะทัะป ะบำฉะทะดะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แฌแแแแแ แแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qฤฑrmฤฑzฤฑ gรถzlษr
๐ฒ๐ฝ ojos inyectados de sangre
Etymology
The word 'bloodshot' is derived from the combination of 'blood' and 'shot'. The term 'blood' comes from Old English 'blลd', 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.