Black and blue

Adjective

Definitions

1.AdjectiveOf a person, having obvious bruises of the skin, typically from falling or being hit or punched.

"My arm is still black and blue from slipping on the ice yesterday."

2.VerbTo bruise, to strike (a person in such a way as to discolour the skin without breaking it).

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