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ruddy

rud·dy [ rúddee ]


adjective  (comparative rud·di·er, superlative rud·di·est)
Definition:
 
1. rosy with health: with a healthy reddish glow
ruddy cheeks

2. reddish: red or reddish in color
ruddy sky



adjective,

adverb  (comparative rud·di·er, superlative rud·di·est)
Definition:
 
U.K. swearword: used as a swearword to emphasize how good, bad, or severe something is ( slang ) ( sometimes offensive )

[ Old English rudig< Germanic, "red"]

rud·di·ly adverb
rud·di·ness noun
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