off-color



off-color

Rude or vulgar; 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: "I found the presenter's jokes a bit too off-color for my taste." I'm afraid I may have gotten on your friend's bad side with my off-color remarks.

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Madonnamə-DAHN-əEnglish
MaÏA-French
Cvetka-Slovene
Gibbs[gibz]
CicelySIS-ə-leeEnglish
Tordis-Swedish, Norwegian, Danish