Meaning Of The Word Black-and-blue

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Black-and-blue Meaning

Black-and-blue Definition
Black-and-blue Definition

What's The Definition Of Black-and-blue?

black and blue
badly bruised

black-and-blue in British English
discolored from congestion of blood under the skin; bruised
adjective: (of the skin) discoloured, as from a bruise
adjective: discolored, as by bruising; exhibiting ecchymosis

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