Definition of red–handed
: in the act of committing a crime or misdeed caught red–handed
Explore M-W
First Known Use of red–handed
1819
RED–HANDED Defined for English Language Learners
red-handed
play
adverb
Definition of red–handed for English Language Learners
-
: while doing something wrong or illegal
RED–HANDED Defined for Kids
red–handed
play
adverb or adjective
red–hand·ed
\ˈred-ˈhan-dəd\
Definition of red–handed for Students
: in the act of doing something wrong I was caught red-handed.
Learn More about red–handed
-
See words that rhyme with red–handed Spanish Central: Translation of red–handed
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up red–handed? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!