gross-out
1 of 2noun
ˈgrōs-ˌau̇t 
often attributive
: something inspiring disgust or distaste
gross out
2 of 2verb
grossed out; grossing out; grosses out
transitive verb
: to offend, insult, or disgust by something gross
Synonyms
Verb
- disgust
- nauseate
- put off
- repel
- repulse
- revolt
- sicken
- turn off
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Example Sentences
Verb that dead frog in our driveway grosses me out{mdash}can you get rid of it?
Word History
First Known Use
Noun
circa 1968, in the meaning defined above
Verb
1966, in the meaning defined above
grosses out
verb
as in disgusts
to cause to feel disgust that dead frog in our driveway grosses me out—can you get rid of it? Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- disgusts
- sickens
- turns off
- repulses
- appalls
- turns one's stomach
- puts off
- revolts
- appals
- horrifies
- nauseates
- repels
- outrages
- distresses
- shocks
- insults
- disquiets
- displeases
- offends
- affronts
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- attracts
- draws
- pulls
- fascinates
- charms
- seduces
- tempts
- delights
- captivates
- lures
- appeals (to)
- entices
- pleases
- disarms
- rejoices
- beguiles
- enchants
- tickles
- gratifies
- bewitches
- allures
- interests
- entrances
- intrigues
- enthralls
- enraptures
- enthrals