<p><strong>Adjective:</strong></p><ul><li>of or having a fresh, healthy red color: a ruddy complexion.</li><li>red or reddish.</li><li>British Slang: damned: a ruddy fool.</li></ul><p><strong>Adverb:</strong></p><ul><li>British Slang: damned: He'd ruddy well better be there.</li></ul>