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
Nnamdi-Western African, Igbo
Banach['ba:na:h]
FrÉDÉRiquefre-de-REEKFrench
VarpuVAHR-pooFinnish
MarcioMAHR-thyo (Spanish), MAHR-syo (Latin American Spanish)Spanish
Gennadiygye-NAH-dee, gee-NAH-deeRussian