wave the bloody shirt en · VERB
Pronunciation
- (Australia) audio
Meanings
- (US, slang) To mention the fallen and wars (especially the American Civil War) in an effort to draw empathy.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| waves the bloody shirt | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| waving the bloody shirt | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| waved the bloody shirt | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| waved the bloody shirt | Tense=Past | lexicographic |