bloody shame
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Definition
Noun: 1. A non-alcoholic version of a Bloody Mary cocktail: A beverage that mimics the ingredients and flavor of a Bloody Mary (typically tomato juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, celery, lemon juice, and spices) but is made without any vodka or other alcoholic spirits. It is often called a "Virgin Mary."
Usage Notes
- This is a compound noun formed from the adjective "bloody" and the noun "shame." It functions as a single, specific term for a drink.
- The term is informal and somewhat humorous or ironic, playing on the name of the alcoholic cocktail "Bloody Mary" and the expression "a bloody shame" (meaning a great pity or disappointment). In this context, "shame" humorously refers to the absence of alcohol.
- It is primarily used in casual contexts, such as in bars, restaurants, or social gatherings.
Examples
- "I'm the designated driver, so I'll just have a bloody shame, please."
- "The bar's menu listed both a Bloody Mary and a bloody shame for those not drinking alcohol."
- "She ordered a bloody shame with extra celery and horseradish."
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used metaphorically or humorously to describe any situation that is a disappointing or alcohol-free substitute for something more exciting.
- Example: "The office party without the open bar was a real bloody shame."
Variants and Related Words
- Virgin Mary: The more common and standard term for the same non-alcoholic drink.
- Bloody Mary: The original alcoholic cocktail containing vodka.
- Mocktail: A general term for any non-alcoholic cocktail.
Synonyms
- Virgin Mary
- Non-alcoholic Bloody Mary
- Bloody Mary mocktail
Idioms and Phrases
- A bloody shame: This is the standard idiomatic expression from which the drink name derives. It means "a great pity" or "a terrible disappointment."
- Example: "It's a bloody shame that the concert was canceled." (This is unrelated to the drink and uses the words as separate parts of an idiom.)
Noun
- a Bloody Mary made without alcohol