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Definition

Offensive or inappropriate (of an action, often of jokes).

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In Context

  • "Jokes about someone’s physical appearance are in bad taste."
  • "While some envied not finding their own Rolls-Royce like his under the tree, and instead smiled as they opened a pair of socks or new pajamas, others saw it as an ostentation in bad taste."
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Also Said As

  • in poor taste
  • distasteful
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Having net losses; in debt.

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Nude.

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At the last possible moment; at the last minute.

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In trouble or in disfavor.

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in two shakes of a lamb's tail

Synonym of in two shakes.
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