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gross out

The correct spelling is gross out.

How to pronounce gross out

noun

Say it like: Gro-ss -owt

The correct spelling is gross out. (sometimes hyphenated, especially when used attributively) Something which sickens, causes distress, or appalls by reason of being disgusting, gory, or repulsive. For example: "2014 April 19, Stephen Schaefer, "http//bostonherald.com/entertainment/movies/movie_reviews/2014/04/wayans_haunted_sequel_fails_to_scare_up_laughs Wayans’ ‘Haunted’ sequel fails"

Usage Examples

2014 April 19, Stephen Schaefer, "http//bostonherald.com/entertainment/movies/movie_reviews/2014/04/wayans_haunted_sequel_fails_to_scare_up_laughs Wayans’ ‘Haunted’ sequel fails

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.(sometimes hyphenated, especially when used attributively) Something which sickens, causes distress, or appalls by reason of being disgusting, gory, or repulsive.

verb

  1. 1.To sicken or distress (someone) by being disgusting, gory, or appalling.

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