Off-color
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Off-color is an adjective meaning Of the wrong color.
Meaning
Of the wrong color.
More Meanings
- (idiomatic) Dirty, vulgar or obscene, especially in a way that is unpleasant.
- (idiomatic) Different from usual.
- (idiomatic) Feeling mildly unwell.
Example Sentences
He told an off-color joke.
[T]he equating of the female genitalia with a wound caused by an axe is a very off-colour metaphor.
Because of his reputable work with off-color and contaminated materials, I have asked Dr. Otto Speck of Colorama Consultants to give us some direction.
Careful control of mixing at the central point reduces the possibility of off-color paint in some booths, and uniform pressure at the spray guns is easily maintained.
Word Forms
- off-colour
Synonyms for off-color
Depending on context, synonyms include dirty, bawdy, ribald.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dirty, ribald, bawdy, off-coloured, discolored, sordid.
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