adjective
Bluey
BLOO-ee
adjective
1
Somewhat blue in colour.
"The bruise had faded to a bluey shade of purple."
noun
1
Australian slang for a nickname given to a red-headed person, ironically.
"They've called him Bluey since school because of his ginger hair."
2
Australian slang for a bushman's rolled-up bundle of belongings, or blanket.
"He slung his bluey over his shoulder and headed out to the paddock."
How to Use Bluey
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSlightly blue in colour — or, in Australian slang, a nickname for a redhead, or a swagman's bundled blanket.
When to use it
The Australian slang senses are informal and regional.
Word Forms
bluier comparative, blueys plural, bluiest superlative
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Etymology
From "blue" + "-y."