ruddy

adjective

UK/ˈrʌd.i/
US/ˈrʌd.i/

Definitions of ruddy adjective

  1. Having a healthy reddish color.

    • His cheeks were ruddy after being out in the freezing weather.

    • Her complexion was ruddy after a day of outdoor activities.

    • His cheeks turned ruddy with excitement.

adverb

UK/ˈrʌd.i/
US/ˈrʌd.i/

Definitions of ruddy adverb

  1. Before noun

    Used as a mild expletive to express anger or annoyance.

    • “Ruddy hell!” he muttered under his breath.

    • “That ruddy fellow is here again!” she exclaimed.

    • I forgot my wallet, ruddy hell!