First Known Use: before 12th century
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ruddy
adjective rud·dy \ˈrə-dē\
: having a healthy reddish color
—used to make an angry or critical statement more forceful
rud·di·errud·di·est
Full Definition of RUDDY
1
: having a healthy reddish color
3
British —used as an intensive <bellowed like a ruddy bull when she wanted food — Doreen Tovey>
— rud·di·ly \ˈrə-dəl-ē\ adverb
— rud·di·ness \ˈrə-dē-nəs\ noun
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Origin of RUDDY
Middle English rudi, from Old English rudig, from rudu redness; akin to Old English rēad red — more at red
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RUDDY Defined for Kids
ruddy
adjective rud·dy \ˈrə-dē\
rud·di·errud·di·est
Definition of RUDDY for Kids
: having a healthy reddish color
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ruddy
adjective rud·dy \ˈrəd-ē\
rud·di·errud·di·est
Medical Definition of RUDDY
: having a healthy reddish color <a ruddy complexion>
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