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Definition of Bloodshot
1. Adjective. (of an eye) reddened as a result of locally congested blood vessels; inflamed. "Bloodshot eyes"
Similar to: Unhealthy
Definition of Bloodshot
1. a. Red and inflamed; suffused with blood, or having the vessels turgid with blood, as when the conjunctiva is inflamed or irritated.
Definition of Bloodshot
1. Adjective. (context: of the eyes) reddened and inflamed because of congested blood vessels ¹
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Definition of Bloodshot
1. [adj]
Medical Definition of Bloodshot
1. Red and inflamed; suffused with blood, or having the vessels turgid with blood, as when the conjunctiva is inflamed or irritated. "His eyes were bloodshot, . . . And his hair disheveled." (Dickens) Origin: Blood + shot, p. P. Of shoot to variegate. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)