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- Dictionaryruddy/ˈrʌdi/
adjective
- 1. (of a person's face) having a healthy red colour: "a cheerful pipe-smoking man of ruddy complexion"
- 2. used as a euphemism for ‘bloody’: informal British "young people today, they're a ruddy shower" Similar
verb
- 1. make ruddy in colour: "a red flash ruddied the belly of a cloud"
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Ruddy means having a healthy reddish color or red, and is often used to describe the face or birds. Learn more about its synonyms, examples, etymology, and usage in British English.
Ruddy means red, especially of a white person's skin, often suggesting good health. It can also be used to avoid saying bloody to express anger. See more meanings, synonyms, translations and examples of ruddy.
Ruddy means having a healthy reddish colour, usually resulting from an outdoor life, or red or reddish. It can also be used as an informal intensifier, especially in British English.
Ruddy means of or having a fresh, healthy red color, or red or reddish. It can also be a British slang word for damned. See the origin, usage, and example sentences of ruddy.
Ruddy means red or red-colored, often suggesting good health or anger. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts and languages with Cambridge Dictionary.
Ruddy means having a healthy, reddish color, or reddish in general. It can also be used as an intensive in British slang, meaning damned or cursed. See examples, translations and related words.
Ruddy is used to describe something that is reddish — like the color of red hair, tomatoes, or a friend's cheeks on a cold winter's day. Ruddy is commonly used to describe someone's complexion. In this case, it describes a healthy, reddish glow.
