BLUEY

Etymology

Proper noun

Bluey

(Australia, slang) A nickname commonly given to a red-headed person.

Etymology

Adjective

bluey (comparative more bluey, superlative most bluey)

Having a colour similar to blue.

Synonyms

• blueish

Noun

bluey (countable and uncountable, plural blueys)

(slang) The metal lead.

(Australian slang) A bushman's blanket.

(Australian slang) A collection of clothes and other belongings rolled up into a bundle for carrying; a swag.

(Australian slang) A blue cattle dog, especially a blue heeler.

(Australian slang) A blue singlet, especially one from the Bonds clothing label.

(AU) A bluebottle.

(Australia, medicine) A disposable underpad.

(informal) A blue film.

(Australian slang) A terminology from WW1 for a person with red hair.

Source: Wiktionary


Blue"y

Definition: ,a.Bluish. Southey.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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