gory
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Bloody; pesky.
Register: dated, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
It's like being in a gory squirrel cage with you three going round and round and getting nowhere.
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 “gory” mean?
Bloody; pesky.
Is “gory” formal or informal?
gory is generally dated, slang.