off-color
adjective
off-col·or
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or off-colored \ ˈȯf-ˈkə-lərd
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Definition of off-color
1a
: not having the right or standard color
b
: being out of sorts
2a
: of doubtful propriety : dubious
b
: verging on the indecent
off-color remarks
Synonyms for off-color
Synonyms
bawdy, blue, gamy (or gamey), lewd, off, racy, ribald, risqué, salty, spicy, suggestive
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off-color
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of off-color
: feeling somewhat ill : not quite well
chiefly US
: not socially acceptable : indecent or improper
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