— ruddily , adv. — ruddiness , n.
/rud"ee/ , adj., ruddier, ruddiest , adv.
adj.
1. of or having a fresh, healthy red color: a ruddy complexion.
2. red or reddish.
3. Brit. Slang. damned: a ruddy fool.
adv.
4. Brit. Slang. damned: He'd ruddy well better be there.
[ bef. 1100; ME rudi, OE rudig. See RUDD, -Y 1 ]