variants
or off-colored
as in suggestive
hinting at or intended to call to mind matters regarded as indecent
the movie was rated PG-13 for some swearing and off-color jokes
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Recent Examples of off-color
The show was full of uproarious, often provocative sketches, per Black's unique gift for off-color material.
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Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Apr. 2026
As trade envoy, Andrew became known for practical jokes and off-color remarks, which British diplomats had to tolerate because of his titles.
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Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
19 Feb. 2026
Some of the more off-color clips have captured more than 12 million views.
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Sean Gregory,
Time,
18 Feb. 2026
After bursting out of the middle of a snowman, Dusty steps down into the audience to do a little of her famous off-color crowd work.
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Merrill Markoe,
Rolling Stone,
1 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for off-color
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Apr. 2026
As trade envoy, Andrew became known for practical jokes and off-color remarks, which British diplomats had to tolerate because of his titles.
—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
19 Feb. 2026
Some of the more off-color clips have captured more than 12 million views.
—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
18 Feb. 2026
After bursting out of the middle of a snowman, Dusty steps down into the audience to do a little of her famous off-color crowd work.
—
Merrill Markoe,
Rolling Stone,
1 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for off-color
Recent Examples of Synonyms for off-color
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Since the sandworm, several other buckets have gone viral, many for suggestive designs.
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Presley electrified audiences with his suggestive hip-swiveling, long sideburns, and leather jackets.
Adjective
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Wild Arugula While standard arugula may be part of many reasonably priced salad mixes, the deliciously spicy, dainty wild arugula fetches premium prices of $4 to $6 for a 5-ounce bunch.
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Modales leans into cold-hardy grapes varieties like blaufränkisch, the spicy Austrian red variety that has become a favorite by-the-glass pour at Ox Bar.
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Patrouille de France, the French Air Force’s acrobatic teams, flew over New York Harbor with their red, white and blue trails, evoking images of the American flag.
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Cliff divers jump and twirl into a blue lagoon, puppeteers put on tableside shows and magicians make the rounds.
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“Off-color.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/off-color. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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