ruddy
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rud·dy

adjective \ˈrə-dē\
rud·di·errud·di·est

Definition of RUDDY

1
: having a healthy reddish color
2
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

Examples of RUDDY

  1. She has a ruddy face.
  2. the ruddy surface of Mars

Origin of RUDDY

Middle English rudi, from Old English rudig, from rudu redness; akin to Old English rēad red — more at red
First Known Use: before 12th century

Other Color Terms

argentine, cerise, cerulean, cyan, ocher, perse, puce, taupe, vermilion

Rhymes with RUDDY

rud·dy

adjective \ˈrəd-ē\   (Medical Dictionary)
rud·di·er; rud·di·est

Medical Definition of RUDDY

: having a healthy reddish color <a ruddy complexion>

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