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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:
| Name | Gender | Pronounced | Usage |
| Wynfor | | - | Welsh |
| Gruffud | | - | Welsh |
| Shantelle | | shahn-TEL, shan-TEL | English (Rare) |
| Valencia | | bah-LEN-thyah (Spanish), bah-LEN-syah (Latin American Spanish) | Spanish |
| Nolene | | - | English (Rare) |
| Babs | | BABS | English |