English · Phrasal verb Attested

gross out

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Something which sickens, causes distress, or appalls by reason of being disgusting, gory, or repulsive.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

gây kinh hoàng hoặc làm cho ai đó cảm thấy không thoải mái

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Notwithstanding that episode, this film is refreshingly low on scatological gags and other gross-out humor, preferring all-purpose bad jokes to bathroom ones.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “gross out” mean?

Something which sickens, causes distress, or appalls by reason of being disgusting, gory, or repulsive.

Is “gross out” formal or informal?

gross out is generally informal.

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