adj ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Alternative spelling of red-handed. alt-of, alternative

   "Never seen 'im but onct—mought be a redhanded 'sass'n—ur a thief—ur—ur—ur anythin'!"

Synonyms

All synonyms

bang to rightsblameworthilycompunctiouslydead to rightsguiltilyguiltylike

Example

More examples

"John walked into his room and almost caught Jessica redhanded."

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