Main Entry: rud·dy

Pronunciation: \ˈrə-dē\

Function: adjective

Inflected Form(s): rud·di·er; rud·di·est

Etymology: Middle English rudi, from Old English rudig, from rudu redness; akin to Old English rēad red — more at red

Date: before 12th century

1 : having a healthy reddish color
2 : red, reddish
3 British —used as an intensive <bellowed like a ruddy bull when she wanted food — Doreen Tovey>

— rud·di·ly \ˈrə-d^əl-ē\ adverb

— rud·di·ness \ˈrə-dē-nəs\ noun