Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
black-and-blue
adjective
/ˌblæk.ənˈbluː/
Definition
Having bruises; marked with dark spots or patches, typically due to injury.
Examples
- After the fall, her arms were black-and-blue from the impact.
- The boxer left the ring looking black-and-blue after the tough match.
- He returned home black-and-blue after a rough game of rugby.
Meaning
The term ‘black-and-blue’ refers to the coloration of the skin that results from bruising, where broken blood vessels lead to discoloration in shades of blue and black.
Synonyms
- bruised
- blemished
- contused
