bloody
word
Definition
Covered with blood or involving a lot of blood. In British English, it is also a common informal word used to add strong emotion or emphasis, sometimes sounding rude.
Usage & Nuances
The literal meaning is common in news, medical, and crime contexts: 'a bloody nose', 'bloody clothes'. As an intensifier, 'bloody' is especially British and more natural before adjectives or nouns, as in 'bloody awful' or 'this bloody bus'. It is much less common in standard American English, where it can sound strongly British.
Example Sentences
He had a bloody nose after the game.
basic
There was a bloody shirt on the floor.
basic
This bloody weather is ruining our picnic.
basic
I've told you a bloody hundred times to lock the door.
natural
The printer has stopped again — this bloody thing never works.
natural
It was bloody brilliant, honestly.
natural