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\ ˈblü-ē How to pronounce bluey (audio) \

Definition of bluey

: bluish

Examples of bluey in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web But wearing Smith's Caravan Mags in the summer also made the water in my local river look shimmering, bluey-green, and crystal clear. — Adrienne So, WIRED, "The Best Sunglasses for Every Outdoor Occasion," 5 July 2019

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First Known Use of bluey

circa 1727, in the meaning defined above

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“Bluey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bluey. Accessed 26 Jan. 2021.

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