Dictionary

bloody murder

adverb

Definition of BLOODY MURDER

:  in a loud and violent manner <ran off, screaming bloody murder>; also :  in vehement protest <screaming bloody murder over the pay cut>
ADVERTISEMENT

First Known Use of BLOODY MURDER

1833

Rhymes with BLOODY MURDER

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: bloody murrainPrevious Word in the Dictionary: bloody–mindedAll Words Near: bloody murder
ADVERTISEMENT
How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.
Test your vocab with our fun, fast game
Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears