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off–color
adjective off–col·or \ˈȯf-ˈkə-lər\
: feeling somewhat ill : not quite well
: not socially acceptable : indecent or improper
Full Definition of OFF-COLOR
1
a : not having the right or standard color b : being out of sorts
2
a : of doubtful propriety : dubious b : verging on the indecent <off–color remarks>
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Variants of OFF-COLOR
off–col·or or off–col·ored \-lərd\
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First Known Use of OFF-COLOR
1854
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