HyperDic: red-handed

English > 2 senses of the word red-handed:
ADVERBallred-handeddoing something reprehensible or showing clear evidence of having done something reprehensible
ADJECTIVEallred-handedin the act of committing a crime or other reprehensible act
red-handed > pronunciation
Soundsreh'dhhae'ndahd; reh'dhhae'ndihd
Rhymesabbreviated ... wounded: 365 rhymes with ahd...
abbreviated ... wrongheaded: 610 rhymes with ihd...
English > red-handed: 2 senses > adjective 1
MeaningIn the act of committing a crime or other reprehensible act.
Example"caught red-handed"
BroaderguiltyResponsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
English > red-handed: 2 senses > adverb 1
MeaningDoing something reprehensible or showing clear evidence of having done something reprehensible.
Example"he was caught red-handed"

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