adj
bloodshot
adj
1
Describing eyes that are red and irritated, usually from tiredness or crying.
"His bloodshot eyes gave away how little sleep he'd had."
How to Use Bloodshot
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRed, irritated eyes, often from lack of sleep, crying, or alcohol.
Common pairings
bloodshot eyes
Word Forms
more bloodshot comparative, most bloodshot superlative
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Etymology
From "blood" plus "shot," meaning suffused or streaked with blood.