blood and thunder
Short definition from Wiktionary
Noun
- Violent action and language, especially of a melodramatic kind, or the representation of this, or an aggressive or bad-tempered physical confrontation, typically in a sporting context.
- A work of fiction featuring or characterized by bloodshed and violence; a sensationally violent story, drama, etc.
Adjective
- Both melodramatically violent and aggressive; characterized by anger, or forthright ideas and expression.
Interjection
- Expressing anger or exasperation.
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