Dialectal variant of 'gory'; bloody, violent, or marked by bloodshed.
A dialectal or variant spelling of 'gory' (from Old English 'gor,' meaning filth or dung). The -y suffix creates an adjective meaning characterized by gore or blood.
The word 'gory' has a genuinely gross origin—it literally comes from 'gor' meaning dung and filth, so when we say 'gory details,' we're metaphorically saying 'disgusting details,' which perfectly captures the emotional reaction.
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