gross-out
noun
something that is disgustingly offensive.
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gross-out
American
[grohs-out]
/ ˈgroʊsˌaʊt /
noun
Slang.
gross out
British
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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I came to realize I was done with teen gross-out films and soon landed more serious projects.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 7, 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
More central than the gross-out factor is a wry statement of disability pride, a reminder that swagger needn’t be skin-deep.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 7, 2025
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
But I laugh because Ms. Blinny is not afraid to be a gross-out.
From "The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle" by Leslie Connor
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