General
bloody
What does bloody mean?
A mild intensifier used for emphasis, sometimes called 'the great Australian adjective'.
"That was a bloody good feed."
Origin
British/Australian intensifier, historically an oath, now mild.
Frequently asked questions
What does bloody mean in Australian slang?
It's an all-purpose intensifier used for emphasis, as in 'bloody good' or 'bloody hot', and is sometimes called 'the great Australian adjective'.
Is bloody a swear word in Australia?
It was historically an oath but is now considered very mild and is used freely in everyday speech.
How do you use bloody in a sentence?
You put it before an adjective or noun for emphasis, e.g. 'It's bloody freezing out here.'
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