gross-out

[ grohs-out ]

nounSlang.
  1. something that is disgustingly offensive.

Origin of gross-out

1
First recorded in 1970–75; noun use of verb phrase gross out

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How to use gross-out in a sentence

British Dictionary definitions for gross out

gross out

/ US slang /


verb(tr, adverb)
  1. to cause (a person) to feel distaste or strong dislike for (something)

noungross-out
  1. a person or thing regarded as disgusting or objectionable

adjectivegross-out
  1. disgusting, boring, or objectionable

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