Definition of black-and-blue
: darkly discolored from blood effused by bruising
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First Known Use of black-and-blue
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BLACK-AND-BLUE Defined for English Language Learners
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
adjective
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ˌbla-kən-ˈblü
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Definition of black-and-blue for Students
: darkly discolored (as from a bruise)
Medical Dictionary
adjective
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ˌblak-ən-ˈblü
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medical Definition of black-and-blue
: darkly discolored from blood effused by bruising
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