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gross-out

gross-out is the alternative form of gross out.

Meaning of gross out

Noun

gross out (plural gross outs)

  1. (Canada, US, informal) Something which sickens, causes distress, or appalls by reason of being disgusting, gory, or repulsive.
    • Notwithstanding that episode, this film is refreshingly low on scatological gags and other gross-out humor, preferring all-purpose bad jokes to bathroom ones.1993 May 21, Janet Maslin, “From 'Rambo' to Rodham, Smirking All the Way]" (film review of Hot Shots! Part Deux)”, in The New York Times, archived from the original on 25 Sep 2020, retrieved 22 Apr...

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Forms of gross-out

pluralgross-outs

Questions about gross-out

What is gross-out the alternative form of?
Gross-out is the alternative form of gross out.

Words near gross-out in the dictionary

  1. gross up
  2. gross vehicle weight rating
  3. gross vehicle weight ratings
  4. gross weight
  5. gross weights
  6. gross-out
  7. gross-outs
  8. grossamide
  9. grossarenic
  10. grossbeak
  11. grossbeaks

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