Definition of Black-and-blue

1. Adjective. Discolored by coagulation of blood beneath the skin. "Livid bruises"

Exact synonyms: Livid
Similar to: Injured
Derivative terms: Lividness

Definition of Black-and-blue

1. Adjective. Badly bruised, with discolourations beneath the skin due to coagulation of blood ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Black-and-blue

blabberers
blabbering
blabbermouth
blabbermouthed
blabbermouths
blabbers
blabbier
blabbiest
blabbing
blabbings
blabby
blabs
blaccent
blaccents
black
black-and-blue (current term)
black-and-tan coonhound
black-and-tan terrier
black-and-white
black-and-white television
black-and-white televisions
black-arched moth
black-arched moths
black-backed antshrike
black-backed antshrikes
black-backed gull
black-backed jackal
black-bag
black-bellied plover
black-bellied plovers

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