Ruddy - Ruddy in Human Culture

Ruddy in Human Culture

English Language

  • In the United Kingdom and some other parts of the Commonwealth, "ruddy" is also used as a mild curse in place of the more offensive "bloody".

Health

  • Some people are described as having ruddy cheeks (meaning that they have ruddy pink coloured cheeks) and this is usually taken as a sign of good health.

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