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
Anastazija-Croatian, Slovene
Rebekahrə-BEK-ə (English)Biblical, English
Sylvianne-French
Arianea-ree-AHN (French), ah-ree-AH-nə (Dutch)French, German, Dutch
Manonma-NAWN (French)French, Dutch
AmbroseAM-brozEnglish