Off-colour

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of off-color. alt-of, alternative
Adjective
  1. 1
    in violation of good taste even verging on the indecent wordnet

Synonyms

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harlotindelicateithyphallicobsceneoff-color

Antonyms

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modest

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"Tom told a number of off-colour jokes at his farewell dinner, and some of his colleagues were offended."

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