rud ‧ dy /ˈrʌdi/ BrE AmE adjective
[ Language: Old English ; Origin: rudig , from rudu 'redness' ]
1 . a ruddy face looks pink and healthy OPP sallow :
a ruddy complexion
ruddy cheeks
2 . literary red:
The fire cast a ruddy glow over the room.
3 . [only before noun] British English informal used to emphasize what you are saying, especially when you are annoyed with someone or something SYN bloody , damn :
I wish that ruddy dog would stop barking!
—ruddiness noun [uncountable]
—ruddy adverb