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OFF-COLOR

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Humorously vulgar

Example:

ribald language

Synonyms:

bawdy; off-color; ribald

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

dirty ((of behavior or especially language) characterized by obscenity or indecency)

Sense 2

Meaning:

In violation of good taste even verging on the indecent

Example:

an off-color joke

Synonyms:

indelicate; off-color; off-colour

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

tasteless (lacking aesthetic or social taste)

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