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
Niketa-Indian, Marathi, Hindi
Kayla (2)-Yiddish
Rainerio-Spanish
Purcell['pə:sl]
Kay (2)-Welsh Mythology, Arthurian Romance
Ades[eidz]