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off-color

/ˈɔːf ˌkʌl.ɚ/

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adjective

/ˈɔːf ˌkʌl.ɚ/C1formalamerican
  • ruОписывает что-то слегка неприличное, вульгарное или безвкусное, часто используется по отношению к шуткам или замечаниям.

Describes something that is slightly indecent, vulgar, or in poor taste, often used in reference to jokes or remarks.

  1. In poor taste or slightly indecentC1informalamerican

    Describes humor or remarks that are considered vulgar, risqué, or inappropriate for polite company.

    ruНеприличный

    • He told an off-color joke at the dinner party that made everyone uncomfortable.
    • The comedian's off-color humor is not suitable for a family audience.
    • She was offended by his off-color remarks about her appearance.

    Synonymsbawdybluecrudedirtyearthyimproperindecentlewdnaughtyracyraunchyribaldsalacioussmuttyspicysuggestiveunseemlyvulgar

    Antonymscleandecentproperwholesome

  2. Humorously vulgarC1informalamerican

    Describes a joke or comment that is funny but slightly crude or indecent.

    ruНеприличный

    • His off-color sense of humor always gets a laugh from his close friends.
    • The movie is full of off-color jokes that adults will appreciate.
    • She shared an off-color story that was both shocking and hilarious.

    Synonymsbawdyblueearthynaughtyracyribaldsaltysaucyspicy

Forms
  • more off-color comparative form
  • most off-color superlative form
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