bloodthirsty

English

/ˈblʌdθəːsti/, /ˈblʌdˌθɚsti/

adj
Definitions
  • Thirsty for blood: inexorably violent or eager for bloodshed; murderous.
  • Of a book, film, etc.: depicting much violence; gory, violent.

Etymology

Compound from English blood (red) + English thirsty.

Origin

English

thirsty

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