Synonyms for off color

Grammar : Adj

Spell : awf-kuhl-er, of-

Phonetic Transcription : ˈɔfˈkʌl ər, ˈɒf-

Top 10 synonyms for off color

Other synonyms for the word off color

Définition of off color

Origin : 1858, from off (adv.) + color (n.); originally used of gems; figurative extension to "of questionable taste, risqué" is American English, 1867.

As in indecent : adj obscene, vulgar; offensive
As in indelicate : adj obscene, vulgar
As in lascivious : adj sexually aroused; displaying excessive interest in sex
As in lewd : adj vulgar, indecent
As in low : adj crude, vulgar
As in lurid : adj shocking, gruesome
As in naughty : adj obscene, vulgar
As in obnoxious : adj offensive, repulsive
As in off-color : adj risqué
As in offensive : adj disrespectful, insulting; displeasing
As in pornographic : adj obscene
As in racy : adj risqué, vulgar
As in raunchy : adj lewd, obscene
As in ribald : adj vulgar, obscene
As in risqué : adj improper, referring to sex
As in sickly : adj not healthy
As in smutty : adj obscene, vulgar
As in bawdy : adj vulgar, dirty
As in suggestive : adj dirty, vulgar
As in tasteless : adj cheap, vulgar
As in vulgar : adj rude, offensive
As in X-rated : adj pornographic
As in blue : adj vulgar
As in aberrant : adj not normal; varying from the usual
As in broad : adj vulgar
As in Philistine : adj coarse
As in risque : adj racy
As in coarse : adj not fine, rude
As in abnormal : adj different from standard or norm
As in dirty : adj obscene, pornographic
As in erotic : adj sexy

Antonyms for off color

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