Bleeder
noun
A person that is difficult to deal with or handle.
He's a tough bleeder to work with, always arguing and never agrees.
Often appears as...
- he's a bleeder
- such a bleeder
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
A person who bleeds excessively, especially one suffering from a bleeding disorder.
As a result of his condition, he is a bleeder and needs frequent transfusions.
Often appears as...
- he's a bleeder
- frequent bleeder
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A device for removing air bubbles from a pipe or container.
The plumber suggested installing a bleeder to get rid of the air in the water pipes.
Often appears as...
- install a bleeder
- use a bleeder
noun
A resistor connected across a capacitor in a power supply to discharge the capacitor when power is turned off.
You need to connect a bleeder across the capacitor to safely discharge it.
Often appears as...
- connect a bleeder
- need a bleeder
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A person that is difficult to deal with or handle.
He's a tough bleeder to work with, always arguing and never agrees.
Often appears as...
- he's a bleeder
- such a bleeder
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
A person who bleeds excessively, especially one suffering from a bleeding disorder.
As a result of his condition, he is a bleeder and needs frequent transfusions.
Often appears as...
- he's a bleeder
- frequent bleeder
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A device for removing air bubbles from a pipe or container.
The plumber suggested installing a bleeder to get rid of the air in the water pipes.
Often appears as...
- install a bleeder
- use a bleeder
noun
A resistor connected across a capacitor in a power supply to discharge the capacitor when power is turned off.
You need to connect a bleeder across the capacitor to safely discharge it.
Often appears as...
- connect a bleeder
- need a bleeder
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Caution
Use 'bleeder' casually among friends, not in professional or polite contexts due to its informal nature.
I can't believe it, that bleeder just cut in line!
Pro Tip 2/3Potential Offense
Be careful as 'bleeder' can offend some people, akin to calling someone a troublemaker.
Stop being such a bleeder, just do your part.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Nuance
More common in British English, 'bleeder' might be confusing to speakers of other English dialects.
He's a strange bleeder, isn't he?
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Caution
Use 'bleeder' casually among friends, not in professional or polite contexts due to its informal nature.
I can't believe it, that bleeder just cut in line!
Pro Tip 2/3Potential Offense
Be careful as 'bleeder' can offend some people, akin to calling someone a troublemaker.
Stop being such a bleeder, just do your part.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Nuance
More common in British English, 'bleeder' might be confusing to speakers of other English dialects.
He's a strange bleeder, isn't he?
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Caution
Use 'bleeder' casually among friends, not in professional or polite contexts due to its informal nature.
I can't believe it, that bleeder just cut in line!
Pro Tip 2/3Potential Offense
Be careful as 'bleeder' can offend some people, akin to calling someone a troublemaker.
Stop being such a bleeder, just do your part.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Nuance
More common in British English, 'bleeder' might be confusing to speakers of other English dialects.
He's a strange bleeder, isn't he?
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