We use words every day, the origin and true meaning of which have long been forgotten. Consequently, we use them most often incorrectly, based on our own experience and the meaning of these concepts accepted in society. But many seemingly insulting words that we used to tease each other in childhood, in fact, have an absolutely opposite meaning. In this article, we will consider whether we understand the meaning of the word "bloody" correctly.
Mistakes when using
For example, it turns out that the insulting name-calling “idiot” today, it turns out, in ancient Athens was called ordinary citizens who were not interested in political issues, categorically did not want to participate in trials, led a quiet civil life away from social activity. Such people did not enjoy respect from their compatriots, they were considered ignorant, limited and narrow-minded, the word acquired a negative connotation. Perhaps that is why it has become known as idiocy in our time.mental illness.
There are many such examples. Let's take a look at the origin of the word "bloody" and its meaning.
What the hell?
Who do we imagine when we use this word? What is the meaning of the word "dirty"? Most likely, a gloomy, gloomy person in dark shapeless clothes, a hat with wide brim, covering half of the face. Some may even imagine a person with a drug addiction. Maybe your associations will be slightly different, but the picture as a whole is most likely similar.
And, you know, our perceptions are not too far from the truth. The noun "frown" comes from the verb "frown". That is, the original meaning of the word "bloody" is a person in a bad mood, unfriendly and gloomy. Further, in the dictionary you can find such an interpretation as an unpleasant or strange person. And already in modern society, the meaning of the word "khmyr" has acquired an even more negative connotation. They call him an extremely repulsive person who, both outwardly and in further communication, gives the impression of a suspicious, unsociable, not causing a desire to contact him more.
