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Definition of bloodshot

bloodshot

/ˈblʌdˌʃɑːt/
blood · shot
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• adjective

1

(of the eyes) inflamed or tinged with red due to dilated blood vessels, typically from fatigue, irritation, or crying.

Example

"After staying awake all night to finish the report, he arrived at the office with tired, bloodshot eyes."

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• Nearby Words

bloodred
bloodroot
bloodshed
bloodshot
bloodsoaked
bloodsport
bloodstain

Word Origin & Etymology

Attested since the late 16th century as an alteration of the earlier 'bloodshotten', combining 'blood' with the past participle of 'shoot' in the sense of being streaked or suffused with color.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bloodshot. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bloodshot
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