as in bastard
a person whose behavior is offensive to others
don't let the insults of those lousy bleeders get you down, old chap
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Recent Examples of bleeder
On Kelley’s very first big-league pitch in 21 months, Travis d’Arnaud hit a bleeder against the shift for a single that scored the runner who began the inning on second.
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Curt Hogg, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 20 May 2022
Next, make sure the bleeder valves can be loosened.
—Mike Allen, Popular Mechanics, 8 Oct. 2020
This big, cut-on-contact model with bleeder blades brought back fond memories of the old-school Bear Razorheads in my dad’s archery tackle box.
—Will Brantley, Field & Stream, 5 June 2020
What continues below is a first-time free bleeder’s review.
—Hannah Dylan Pasternak, SELF, 30 Oct. 2018
Shane Greene returned from the disabled list Greene made his official return in the bottom of the eighth inning and allowed a pair of bleeder hits to Jose Altuve and Yulieski Gurriel to start the inning.
—Anthony Fenech, Detroit Free Press, 13 July 2018
Bloopers, bleeders and infield singles did in starter Charlie Morton — not to mention a pair of three-run homers that barely cleared the fence.
—USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2017
The offensive attack was opportunistic and relentless, swarming Giants starter Ty Blach with an array of bleeders, bloopers and broken bats.
—Rustin Dodd, kansascity.com, 13 June 2017
Curt Hogg, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 20 May 2022
Next, make sure the bleeder valves can be loosened.
—Mike Allen, Popular Mechanics, 8 Oct. 2020
This big, cut-on-contact model with bleeder blades brought back fond memories of the old-school Bear Razorheads in my dad’s archery tackle box.
—Will Brantley, Field & Stream, 5 June 2020
What continues below is a first-time free bleeder’s review.
—Hannah Dylan Pasternak, SELF, 30 Oct. 2018
Shane Greene returned from the disabled list Greene made his official return in the bottom of the eighth inning and allowed a pair of bleeder hits to Jose Altuve and Yulieski Gurriel to start the inning.
—Anthony Fenech, Detroit Free Press, 13 July 2018
Bloopers, bleeders and infield singles did in starter Charlie Morton — not to mention a pair of three-run homers that barely cleared the fence.
—USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2017
The offensive attack was opportunistic and relentless, swarming Giants starter Ty Blach with an array of bleeders, bloopers and broken bats.
—Rustin Dodd, kansascity.com, 13 June 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bleeder
Noun
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This Jamaican restaurant, located just off Main Street, brings Caribbean flavors to Mackinac Island’s solid rotation of restaurants, with planked whitefish and jerk chicken sandwiches.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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After Game 4, jerks were throwing things at Victor Wembanyama.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2026
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The island village is beset by sea hags, serial killers, creepy clowns and other evils that interfere with Tom’s dream of turning Widow’s Bay into a Martha’s Vineyard-like tourist destination.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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Even the announcers are laughing at the clown Way to swing the bat.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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The parasite has the cattle and dairy industry on edge, but in Mexico, screwworm has also been found in bears, pigs, goats, and even dogs and cats.—
John Lauritsen,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Marseille said the dog was always with her sister or nephew.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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The lakeshore bird also faces threats from predators like dogs, coyotes and skunks.—
Christiana Freitag,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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Bruha said preventing access to those areas is one of the most effective ways to keep skunks from settling on a property.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Clooney might be known as the joker of the two.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
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Like any public hearing, there were a few jokers who had some strange outbursts, but the majority of the over a dozen speakers weren’t satisfied with Gower’s presentation and used their times to ask questions of the owners as to what has taken so long with this project.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
12 May 2026
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“Bleeder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bleeder. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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