gross-out
Americannoun
verb
noun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of gross-out
First recorded in 1970–75; noun use of verb phrase gross out
Example Sentences
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Ms. Sherman’s body-horror aesthetic has been compared to filmmaker David Cronenberg’s, though gross-out comedy is hardly new.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 11, 2025
Yet, it’s disappointment that Perkins serves up most frequently in “The Monkey,” detouring from every wide-open chance to showcase depth and humanity in favor of juvenile humor and gross-out splatter gags.
From Salon • Feb. 21, 2025
Although the story loses steam as it nears the finish, unable to clearly flesh out what the madness means, the trip there is paved with gross-out mayhem.
From New York Times • Jul. 21, 2023
The dish can be a gross-out for some, with its unusual look and texture, but it began as an exotic luxury using hard-to-find ingredients.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 21, 2023
I try not to make a gross-out face.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
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