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Meaning of the word bloody in English

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bloody

US /ˈblʌd.i/
UK /ˈblʌd.i/
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Adjective

1.

covered or stained with blood

Example:
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His hands were bloody after the accident.
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She wiped the bloody nose with a tissue.
Synonym:
gory sanguineous bleeding
2.

(British informal) used as an intensifier or to express anger

Example:
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It's a bloody nuisance!
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I can't believe you did that, you bloody idiot!
Synonym:
damned cursed fucking

Adverb

(British informal) very; extremely

Example:
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It's bloody cold outside.
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That was a bloody good film.
Synonym:
very extremely really awfully terribly
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