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bluer

adj · noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈbluː.ə(ɹ)/
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  • CMU ARPABET: B L UW1 ER0 Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

1

adj

Meaning 1

comparative form of blue: more blue

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: comparative, form-of

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A blue blazer, part of the school uniform at Harrow School.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK

Qualifier: school slang

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History

Etymology

From blue + -er (“Oxford -er”). Used at Harrow School in London, United Kingdom.