Posted by docmed03 on
URL: https://www.shado-forum.com/British-Slang-Question-Bloodymindedness-tp1506936p1506939.html

I would say that "bloodymindedness" is another way of saying "being stubborn" or "obstinate". In other situations it could also be seen as awkwardness. In the context of UFO it could refer to Cmmdr Straker's and General Henderson's attitude to each other, or Straker's determination not to let the aliens win in this secret war.

ott Kellogg <[hidden email]> wrote:Hi Folks,

Can anyone tell me what "Bloodymindedness" means?
Commander Straker used it once when he was talking about why the Aliens will be
defeated. I've heard the word used in other British programming, ("Yes, Prime
Minister", I think) but I never quite understood what it means and how it's
used.

It did seem odd that Straker (the American) would be the one to use that word.

Thanks!

Scott Kellogg


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