ruddy

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Adjective 1.3.1 Synonyms 1.3.2 Translations

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

Old English rudiġ.

[edit] Pronunciation

• (UK, US) IPA: /ˈɹʌdi/
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• Rhymes: -ʌdi

[edit] Adjective

ruddy (comparative ruddier, superlative ruddiest)

1. Reddish in color, especially of the face, fire, or sky.
2. (British, slang) A mild intensifier.

[edit] Synonyms

• (reddish in color): rosy
• (intensifier): bleeding, blimming, bloody, blooming

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