bluey
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Meaning · English
A nickname commonly given to a red-headed person.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
Australian English
Examples
He was a freckled red-haired boy called Bluey.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “bluey” mean?
A nickname commonly given to a red-headed person.
Is “bluey” formal or informal?
bluey is generally slang.