be off-color



be off-color

To be rude or vulgar; to be likely to offend others, especially due to being sexually explicit or suggestive. Primarily heard in US. A: "What did you think of the awards ceremony last night?" B: "The presenter's jokes were a bit too off-color for my taste."

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Walahfrid-Ancient Germanic
Aoede-Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Junkojoon-koJapanese
ÉVike-Hungarian
Ramirus-Ancient Germanic (Latinized)
LyleLIE-əl, LIELEnglish