Appearance
Use device theme  
Dark theme
Light theme

What does red-handed mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word red-handed? Here's what it means.

Adjective
  1. Having clear evidence of guilt.
  2. (informal) With hands that are red.
Find more words!
Use * for blank tiles (max 2) Advanced Search Advanced Search
Use * for blank spaces Advanced Search
Advanced Word Finder
Examples
What could I say to defend myself when I had been caught red-handed?
Burglars were caught red-handed surrounded by computers that they were intending to steal from a business.
Had someone called us when the raid was in progress, we could have caught them red-handed.
Armed raiders were caught red-handed yesterday as they were about to carry out a heist on a security van.
He could get caught red-handed in the most heinous of crimes and she would keep him out of jail.
Short of being caught red-handed stealing clients' money, accountants were rarely disciplined.

See Also

Nearby Definitions
Find Definitions
go
Word Tools Finders & Helpers Apps More Synonyms
Copyright WordHippo © 2025