Bluey

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈbluː.i/
• Rhymes: -uːi

Origin

From blue + -y.

Full definition of bluey

Adjective

1. Having a colour similar to blue.

Synonyms

• blueish

Noun

1. (slang) Lead.
2. (Australian slang) A collection of clothes and other belongings rolled up into a bundle for carrying; a swag.
• 1985, Peter Carey, Illywhacker, Faber and Faber 2003, p. 318:‘Doc’ … shouldered his bluey and whistled up his lame fox-terrier before formally wishing them all well.
3. (Australian slang) A blue cattle dog, especially a blue heeler.
4. (Australian slang) A blue singlet, especially one from the Bonds clothing label.
5. (AU) A bluebottle