off-color
Use Off-color in a sentence
ər, ˈɒf- adjective
1.
not having the usual or standard color: an off-color gem.
2.
of doubtful propriety or taste; risqué: an off-color joke.
3.
not in one's usual health: to feel off-color.
Also, especially British, off-col·our.
Also, off-col·ored (for defs 1, 2).
Origin:
1855–60
1855–60
Synonyms
2. racy, spicy, salty, earthy, blue.
2. racy, spicy, salty, earthy, blue.
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Off-color
is always a great word to know.
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Example sentences
But none could match his mastery of the earthy story and off-color quip.
One of your coworkers told another off-color joke before staff meeting.
It includes some strong language and mildly off-color jokes.
Pepper plants with mosaic have mottled leaves and small, bumpy, off-color fruit.
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