Definition of black–and–blue
: darkly discolored from blood effused by bruising
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First Known Use of black–and–blue
1568
BLACK–AND–BLUE Defined for English Language Learners
black-and-blue
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adjective
Definition of black–and–blue for English Language Learners
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: having dark marks (called bruises) on your skin because of being hit or injured
BLACK–AND–BLUE Defined for Kids
black–and–blue
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adjective
\ˌbla-kən-ˈblü\
Definition of black–and–blue for Students
: darkly discolored (as from a bruise)
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black–and–blue
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adjective
\ˌblak-ən-ˈblü\
Medical Definition of black–and–blue
: darkly discolored from blood effused by bruising
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