Bluey

/ˈbluːi/ noun

An Australian slang term for a redhead; also refers to a blue-colored blanket or bedroll, or a fighting challenge.

From English 'blue' plus the diminutive suffix '-ey.' The term emerged in Australian English, possibly because redheads often get called the opposite of their hair color as a nickname (like calling someone 'Shorty').

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