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  • gross-out
    gross-out
    noun
    something that is disgustingly offensive.
  • gross out
    gross out
    verb
    to cause (a person) to feel distaste or strong dislike for (something)
Synonyms

gross-out

American  
[grohs-out] / ˈgroʊsˌaʊt /

noun

Slang.

  1. something that is disgustingly offensive.

gross out British  

verb

  1. to cause (a person) to feel distaste or strong dislike for (something)

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noun

  1. a person or thing regarded as disgusting or objectionable

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adjective

  1. disgusting, boring, or objectionable

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Etymology

Origin of gross-out

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

Example Sentences

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To be sure, investors who follow Gross out of Pimco could find themselves losing out in the long run.

From Reuters • Oct. 7, 2014

The administration is "very, very focused on trying to get Alan Gross out of there. His treatment is inhumane. And he is wrongfully imprisoned," Kerry told a U.S.

From Reuters • Apr. 8, 2014

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