How do you use "Bloody" in a sentence?

Bloody hell, that was close! That's bloody brilliant. I've bloody well had enough.

Bloody

Q: What does "Bloody" mean?

A mild British swear word used for emphasis; damn. 'Bloody' is Britain's most versatile mild swear word—an intensifier expressing frustration, surprise, or emphasis. 'Bloody hell!' expresses shock. 'Bloody brilliant' emphasises quality. It's mild enough for most situations but still considered swearing.

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Meaning: A mild British swear word used for emphasis; damn.

英国常用的轻微脏话，用于强调；该死。

Un taco suave británico usado para dar énfasis; maldito.

イギリスの軽い罵り言葉。強調に使う。くそ。

영국의 가벼운 욕설로 강조에 사용; '젠장'에 해당.

'Bloody' is Britain's most versatile mild swear word—an intensifier expressing frustration, surprise, or emphasis. 'Bloody hell!' expresses shock. 'Bloody brilliant' emphasises quality. It's mild enough for most situations but still considered swearing.

'bloody'是英国最万能的轻微脏话——一个表达挫败感、惊讶或强调的语气加强词。'Bloody hell!'表示震惊。'Bloody brilliant'强调品质。对大多数场合来说足够温和，但仍然被视为脏话。

'Bloody' es la palabrota suave más versátil de Gran Bretaña: un intensificador que expresa frustración, sorpresa o énfasis. 'Bloody hell!' expresa conmoción. 'Bloody brilliant' enfatiza la calidad. Es lo bastante suave para la mayoría de las situaciones, pero sigue considerándose una palabrota.

「bloody」はイギリスで最も万能な軽い罵り言葉——フラストレーション、驚き、強調を表す強調語です。「Bloody hell!」は衝撃を表し、「Bloody brilliant」は品質を強調します。ほとんどの場面で使えるほど軽いですが、それでも罵り言葉とされています。

'Bloody'는 영국에서 가장 다용도로 쓰이는 가벼운 욕설로—좌절, 놀라움, 강조를 표현하는 강조어이다. 'Bloody hell!'은 충격을 표현하고, 'Bloody brilliant'은 품질을 강조한다. 대부분의 상황에서 쓸 수 있을 만큼 순하지만 여전히 욕설로 간주된다.

Examples

Bloody hell, that was close!
我的天，好险！
¡Maldita sea, eso estuvo cerca!
くそ、危なかった！
젠장, 아슬아슬했다!
That's bloody brilliant.
简直太棒了。
Eso es condenadamente genial.
めちゃくちゃすごい。
정말 끝내준다.
I've bloody well had enough.
我真的受够了。
Ya estoy harto de verdad.
もう本当にうんざりだ。
정말 더 이상 못 참겠어.

Pronunciation

/ˈblʌdi/

Usage Guide

Context: emphasis, frustration, surprise

Tone: emphatic, frustrated

✓ Do Say

Bloody hell
该死
maldita sea
くそ
젠장
Bloody brilliant
太棒了
genial de narices
めちゃくちゃすごい
엄청 대단해
Bloody well
真的
de verdad que
本当に
정말로

✗ Don't Say

Avoid in formal settings
正式场合避免使用
Evitar en contextos formales
フォーマルな場面では避けること
격식 있는 자리에서는 피할 것
Some older people find it offensive
一些年长者会觉得冒犯
Algunas personas mayores lo consideran ofensivo
年配の方には不快に感じる人もいる
일부 나이 든 분들은 불쾌하게 여길 수 있음

Common Mistakes

Mild by modern standards but still swearing
More British than American

Origin & History

Disputed origins: possibly from 'by Our Lady' (religious oath) or related to blood/aristocracy. By the 18th century it was the strongest swear word; now it's considered mild. Still offensive to some, especially older generations.

Etymology: Possibly 'by Our Lady' or blood-related oath

First recorded: 17th century, peak offensiveness 18th century

Cultural Context

Era: 17th century onwards

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: British media; Harry Potter

Regional notes: Quintessentially British, also common in Australia.

Variations

BloodyBloody hellBloody well