off-colour joke

Frequency: 6.55.2 per million words

A joke that is slightly rude or likely to offend people.

off-colourADJECTIVE + NOUN

Categories:

joke

Examples (10)

  • He told an off-colour joke that made everyone uncomfortable.
  • The comedian's set included a few off-colour jokes that didn't land well.
  • She warned him not to make any off-colour jokes at the formal dinner.
  • Some found his off-colour jokes amusing, but many were offended.
  • The manager quickly intervened when an employee started telling an off-colour joke.
  • I wish he wouldn't tell such off-colour jokes around the children.
  • The editor decided to cut the off-colour joke from the article.
  • His reputation was damaged after he was heard telling an off-colour joke.
  • There's a fine line between a funny anecdote and an off-colour joke.
  • She didn't appreciate his off-colour joke about her appearance.