Bloody: meaning, definitions and examples

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bloody

[ ˈblʌdi ]

^{Context #1}

informal

Used to express anger or annoyance, often as an intensifier.

Synonyms

blooming, damn, freaking

Examples of usage

He's always bloody late!
I can't find my bloody keys anywhere.
Don't be such a bloody idiot!

^{Context #2}

informal

Used as an intensifier to emphasize a point or statement.

Synonyms

extremely, incredibly, very

Examples of usage

I'm bloody tired of this nonsense.
That movie was bloody awful.

Translations

Translations of the word "bloody" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sangrento

🇮🇳 खूनी

🇩🇪 blutig

🇮🇩 berdarah

🇺🇦 кривавий

🇵🇱 krwawy

🇯🇵 血まみれの (ちまみれの)

🇫🇷 sanglant

🇪🇸 sangriento

🇹🇷 kanlı

🇰🇷 피투성이의

🇸🇦 دموي

🇨🇿 krvavý

🇸🇰 krvavý

🇨🇳 血腥的 (xuèxīng de)

🇸🇮 krvav

🇮🇸 blóðugur

🇰🇿 қанды

🇬🇪 სისხლიანი (siskhliani)

🇦🇿 qanlı

🇲🇽 sangriento

Word origin

The word 'bloody' originated from the Old English word 'blōdig', which means 'blood-stained'. Over time, it evolved to be used as an intensifier or expletive in informal language. It has been a common part of British English slang for centuries, often used for emphasis or to convey strong emotions.

See also: blood, bloodbath, bloodshed, bloodsucker.