Learn English – Meaning of “bloody” in “Full Bloody Italian”

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I have once seen somebody in a chat expanding FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigations) as Full Bloody Italian, after I said I was from Italy.

While I can understand to what the person who wrote it was referring, I don't understand what bloody would mean in the phrase.

  • What does full bloody mean in full bloody Italian?
  • Should blooded be used instead of bloody, in this case?
  • Would full blooded Italian be understood as who completely has Italian blood?

Best Answer

What does full bloody mean in full bloody Italian?

I'm not sure of the intent, but possibly the word is used as an intensifier or mild expletive in the phrase. I imagine the word chosen would be different if it were the FFI. :)

Should blooded be used instead of bloody, in this case?

If it were meant as an intensifier (bloody Italians!), no.

Would full blooded Italian be understood as who completely has Italian blood?

Yes. Full-blooded Italian would mean someone whose ancestry is completely Italian — or at least someone who is steeped in and fully exhibits the Italian culture.