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bluey
Several Australian senses, especially a red-haired person; historically also swag/blanket, summons and other uses.
In a sentence
In this historical or contextual use, “Bluey” means several Australian senses, especially a red-haired person; historically also swag/blanket, summons and other uses.
Where it came from
The Australian National Dictionary Centre documents the characteristically Australian ironic red-hair sense from 1906; Australian slang sources record other established senses.
- Initial era
- 1800–1899
- Where used
- Australian use; no narrower regional pattern established