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X–rated

adjective X–rat·ed \ˈeks-ˈrā-təd\

of a movie : having a rating of X : not suitable to be seen by people under age 17 in the U.S. and under 18 in the U.K. because of violence, offensive language, or sexual activity

Full Definition of X-RATED

1
:  having a rating of X; broadly :  relating to or characterized by explicit sexual material or activity <an X–rated book>
2
:  obscene, vulgar <an X–rated gesture>
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First Known Use of X-RATED

1970

Rhymes with X-RATED

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