ruddy
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A mild intensifier, expressing irritation.
Register: slang
Examples
"Sister?" I inquired. "She ain't 'ere," a man's voice said. "What's more," it went on, "she ain't been 'ere for ruddy hours, neither. Can't you pull them ruddy curtains, mate, and let's 'ave some flippin' light?"
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 “ruddy” mean?
A mild intensifier, expressing irritation.
Is “ruddy” formal or informal?
ruddy is generally slang.