Gross out Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡɹoʊs/ /ˈaʊt
GROHS-owt
ɡɹˈəʊs/ /ˈaʊt
grohss-OWT
Definition
To make someone feel disgusted or very uncomfortable, especially because something is dirty, unpleasant, or shocking.
Usage & Nuances
'Gross out' is informal and often describes things like bad smells, insects, or uncomfortable topics. Common as 'grossed out' (adjective): 'I'm so grossed out.' Avoid in formal settings; similar to 'disgust,' but more casual.
Spanish: dar asco - repugnarPortuguese (BR): dar nojo - causar repulsaPortuguese (PT): fazer nojo - causar repulsaChinese (Simplified): 让人恶心 - 让人反感Chinese (Traditional): 讓人噁心 - 讓人反感Hindi: घिन दिलाना - घृणा करनाArabic: يثير الاشمئزاز - ينفرBengali: বাদুঃ লাগানো - বিরক্ত করাRussian: вызывать отвращение - брезговатьJapanese: 気持ち悪くさせるVietnamese: làm ai cảm thấy ghê tởm - làm ai khó chịuKorean: 혐오스럽게 하다 - 역겹게 하다Turkish: iğrendirmek - tiksindirmekUrdu: گھن محسوس کروانا - کراہت دلاناIndonesian: membuat jijik - membuat merasa tidak nyaman
Example Sentences
Dirty bathrooms really gross out Anna.
basic
Bugs usually gross out little kids.
basic
That movie scene grossed out a lot of people.
basic
Don’t gross out your friends by talking about bugs at dinner.
natural
He always tries to gross me out with disgusting videos.
natural
Honestly, those stories really gross me out—I can’t listen to them.
natural