BLOODSHOT Definition & Meaning

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bloodshot

[ bluhd-shot ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

(of the eyes) red because of dilated blood vessels.

bloodshot

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adjective

(of an eye) inflamed

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of bloodshot¹

1545–55; apocopated variant of blood-shotten. See blood, shotten

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Timberlake's arresting officers said that the "Cry Me A River" singer had "glassy and bloodshot" eyes and that "a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage was emanating from" him.

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When officers pulled him over, Timberlake's eyes were "bloodshot and glassy", and a "strong odour of an alcoholic beverage was emanating from his breath", according to a charging document.

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Police described Timberlake during the arrest as having “bloodshot and glassy” eyes with a “strong odor of an alcoholic beverage” on his breath, according to court papers obtained by The Times.

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In the morning, she says she had a bloodshot eye.

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When officers pulled him over, Timberlake's eyes were "bloodshot and glassy" and a "strong odour of an alcoholic beverage was emanating from his breath", according to a charging document.

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