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/Sounds like "moh" (as in "more") + "reh" (as in "red") + "TOHN" (as in "toll")/

Meaning

A purple, bluish, or yellowish mark on the skin caused by a hit that reminds you of your clumsiness or an intense night. The bruise is the physical evidence that tells stories you sometimes prefer not to explain.

Examples

I got a bruise on my leg from the hit.

He's got bruises everywhere from playing soccer.

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Regional synonyms

The US dollar traded on Argentina's parallel or informal market, outside the official exchange rate. "Blue" comes from the color of the bill. The blue rate often differs dramatically from the official rate and is a constant topic of conversation in everyday Argentine life.