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Is "ruddy" a common swear word in English?
2012年5月20日 10:11
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it's an extremely mild expletive.
And only in certain parts of the country.
Rare now.
2012年5月20日
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"Ruddy" literally means red-coloured, ie. "a ruddy face" (perhaps from working, from the sun, or being generally healthy).
As a soft swear word, "ruddy" is used in place of "bloody". Or maybe I should say "was used", as it's very rare to hear this nowadays.
2012年5月20日
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The dictionary gives a slang meaning of ''confounded" and "darned," but in my entire life I have never heard it used in that way. The only meaning I'm familiar with is "having a healthy, reddish color," as in one's complexion.
2012年5月20日
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Only amongst the 60+ crowd!
2012年5月20日
Just to update, I used it today at brunch and people had no idea what I was talking about. Be advised, use with caution in America.
2012年5月20日
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