bluey

/ˈbluːi/
noun
  1. A nickname for a person with red hair, used especially in Australia and the UK.
    • When the new kid with ginger hair joined the team, they started calling him Bluey.
    • Bluey is a common nickname for redheads in Australian slang.
    • Everyone at the pub calls him Bluey because of his bright red hair.
  2. A blue cattle dog, especially a Blue Heeler or Australian Cattle Dog.
    • The farmer's bluey rounded up the sheep in minutes.
    • She trained her bluey to respond to whistles from across the field.
    • Blueys are known for their intelligence and loyalty.
  3. A popular Australian animated TV show for children about a Blue Heeler puppy and her family.
    • My kids watch Bluey every morning before school.
    • Bluey teaches children about imagination and family through fun stories.
    • The episode where Bluey learns to ride a bike is my daughter's favorite.
adjective
  1. Having a blue color or bluish tint.
    • The sky turned a bluey gray before the storm.
    • She painted the nursery a soft bluey green.
    • The water in the lagoon looked bluey and clear.
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