off colour
/ɔfˈkʌlər/
adjective
- Slightly unwell; not feeling completely healthy.
- The child was off-colour and refused to eat breakfast, so his mother took his temperature.
- I felt a bit off-colour this morning, so I decided to stay home from work.
- She looked off-colour after the long flight, with pale skin and tired eyes.
- Slightly indecent, rude, or in poor taste, especially in humor or remarks.
- He made an off-colour comment about her outfit, and she quickly changed the subject.
- The comedian's off-colour jokes offended some members of the audience.
- The movie had a few off-colour scenes that made it unsuitable for young children.
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