off–color
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off–color
(US)
adjective
off–color
(US)
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of OFF–COLOR
[more off–color; most off–color]
1
not used before a noun
:
feeling somewhat ill
:
not quite well
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He has been off-color for a few days.
2
chiefly US
:
not socially acceptable
:
indecent or improper
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We were shocked by his off-color [=rude, offensive] remarks.
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an off-color joke
