Gross
adjective
Very obvious and unacceptable.
His behavior at the party was gross.
Often appears as...
- gross misconduct
- gross negligence
noun
A total amount before deductions.
The gross profit of the company is impressive.
Often appears as...
- gross income
- gross profit
Usage tips
Business
adjective
Very unpleasant to see, smell, taste, etc.
The food at the cafeteria is gross.
Often appears as...
- gross food
- gross smell
noun
A group of 144 items.
We ordered two gross of pencils for the school.
adjective
Very obvious and unacceptable.
His behavior at the party was gross.
Often appears as...
- gross misconduct
- gross negligence
noun
A total amount before deductions.
The gross profit of the company is impressive.
Often appears as...
- gross income
- gross profit
Usage tips
Business
adjective
Very unpleasant to see, smell, taste, etc.
The food at the cafeteria is gross.
Often appears as...
- gross food
- gross smell
noun
A group of 144 items.
We ordered two gross of pencils for the school.
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Unacceptably Wrong
Use 'gross' when something is extremely improper or offensive beyond normal offense.
His comments were not just rude, they were gross.
Pro Tip 2/2Strong Disapproval
Expressing strong disapproval, often with disbelief at how badly something was done.
It’s gross how he cheated in the game.
Pro Tip 1/2Unacceptably Wrong
Use 'gross' when something is extremely improper or offensive beyond normal offense.
His comments were not just rude, they were gross.
Pro Tip 2/2Strong Disapproval
Expressing strong disapproval, often with disbelief at how badly something was done.
It’s gross how he cheated in the game.
Pro Tip 1/2Unacceptably Wrong
Use 'gross' when something is extremely improper or offensive beyond normal offense.
His comments were not just rude, they were gross.
Pro Tip 2/2Strong Disapproval
Expressing strong disapproval, often with disbelief at how badly something was done.
It’s gross how he cheated in the game.
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If superpowers were...
We usually don't notice the dust on our skin because we can't see a thin layer of dust on top of our skin color. But, if you're invisible, people would see a human-shaped blob of dust walking around with extremely dirty soles. Gross! What do you think the world looks like if you are invisible? Well, the answer is nothing.
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World's Hardest Climb...
R&R for a couple days clear the head it's important to stay fresh and sometimes just kind of get out everyone smile you know it's gross I can see the oil on your hair okay I'm totally being a mom oh I think he probably had been working on the dawn wall for a couple of years before I knew
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How mucus keeps us...
suppressing harmful inflammation, and controlling the growth of more harmful species. So even though you probably associate mucus with being ill, it's really helping you stay healthy. Sure, it might seem gross, but can you think of any other substance that can lubricate,
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Chip Conley: Measuring...
that actually has transformed us four decades later. He said the following, he "Why are we so obsessed and focused with gross domestic product? Why don't we care more about gross national happiness?" Now, in essence, the king was asking us to consider
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Why invest in the...
Christmas Day last year has grossed wait for it two hundred and twenty seven point five million that's on a budget of 25 million and that is a film about african-american women mathematicians who helped to put a man on the moon so
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Go Inside an Antarctic...
/ a bit gross now that the chicks have had a few mouths full the adults need to go back to the ocean and start again if only it were as easy as that they must negotiate a long line of pecky adults protecting their eggs
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The Harp Seal's Race...
Since filming that pup, I have found something that is a little bit gross. So you see down here, there is this blood trail. It leads to this. Now this looks like death it is not, this is life, this is the placenta.
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How a Woman's Donated...
gross anatomy I think what was always repeated by professors was that look these are you know these were humans and these were people and they gave their bodies to us so we have to be respectful
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How Do Giraffes MATE! PIPE...
and they will rechew it, which is a bit gross, But then to swallow it and redigest it. So yes, they do. How do giraffes mate? the male, will try and encourage the female to urinate
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How economic inequality...
I want to start though with a paradox. This shows you life expectancy against gross national income -- how rich countries are on average. And you see the countries on the right,
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If superpowers were...
We usually don't notice the dust on our skin because we can't see a thin layer of dust on top of our skin color. But, if you're invisible, people would see a human-shaped blob of dust walking around with extremely dirty soles. Gross! What do you think the world looks like if you are invisible? Well, the answer is nothing.
Video examples
World's Hardest Climb...
R&R for a couple days clear the head it's important to stay fresh and sometimes just kind of get out everyone smile you know it's gross I can see the oil on your hair okay I'm totally being a mom oh I think he probably had been working on the dawn wall for a couple of years before I knew
Video examples
How mucus keeps us...
suppressing harmful inflammation, and controlling the growth of more harmful species. So even though you probably associate mucus with being ill, it's really helping you stay healthy. Sure, it might seem gross, but can you think of any other substance that can lubricate,
Video examples
Chip Conley: Measuring...
that actually has transformed us four decades later. He said the following, he "Why are we so obsessed and focused with gross domestic product? Why don't we care more about gross national happiness?" Now, in essence, the king was asking us to consider
Video examples
Why invest in the...
Christmas Day last year has grossed wait for it two hundred and twenty seven point five million that's on a budget of 25 million and that is a film about african-american women mathematicians who helped to put a man on the moon so
Video examples
Go Inside an Antarctic...
/ a bit gross now that the chicks have had a few mouths full the adults need to go back to the ocean and start again if only it were as easy as that they must negotiate a long line of pecky adults protecting their eggs
Video examples
The Harp Seal's Race...
Since filming that pup, I have found something that is a little bit gross. So you see down here, there is this blood trail. It leads to this. Now this looks like death it is not, this is life, this is the placenta.
Video examples
How a Woman's Donated...
gross anatomy I think what was always repeated by professors was that look these are you know these were humans and these were people and they gave their bodies to us so we have to be respectful
Video examples
How Do Giraffes MATE! PIPE...
and they will rechew it, which is a bit gross, But then to swallow it and redigest it. So yes, they do. How do giraffes mate? the male, will try and encourage the female to urinate
Video examples
How economic inequality...
I want to start though with a paradox. This shows you life expectancy against gross national income -- how rich countries are on average. And you see the countries on the right,
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Jay Chandrasekhar
American Actor
It's never a matter ever, ever - are - we're never trying to gross anybody out, or ever are we trying to shock people. We're just trying to make it funny in a way that makes the audience go, 'You know, that was the first joke they thought of, and they weren't afraid to do it.
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Andy Samberg
American Comedian
It's weird to have people so interested in your personal life. It's a part of the business that grosses me out. I'm always bummed out for people who just happen to be dating a celebrity, and they're also famous, and they can't live their life.
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Ariel Levy
American Writer
Once I started getting paid to be a writer and not having lots of other gross responsibilities, like making the puzzle or whatever, then my ambition changed, and I thought, 'Now I want to be a good writer.' And that became my ambition.
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Will Ferrell
American Comedian
I remember going with my mom to a random garage sale as a kid and thinking what a cool treasure hunt that whole world was. Only to transition as an adult to think, 'What a gross place that really is.
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Gladys Berejiklian
Australian Politician
I encourage young people to feel passionately about important issues including climate change. But to suggest that they should strike during school hours is grossly irresponsible.
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Chris Kattan
American Comedian
It sounds gross to say that I like myself more. But not everyone likes themselves that much. Especially in the comedy world.
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Ken Starr
American Lawyer
Lawyers claim that their clients have been grossly mistreated, which is what criminal defense lawyers are paid to do.
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Shantel VanSanten
American Actress
Why the heck do we allow the media to ever tell us someone is gross? It makes me so mad. 99% of the world has flaws.
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Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
American Actress
I'm not looking at money, percentage points or grosses. This is my life, you know? To me, every day matters.
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Paris Hilton
American Celebrity
One night stands are not for me. I think it's gross when you just give it up.
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Jay Chandrasekhar
American Actor
It's never a matter ever, ever - are - we're never trying to gross anybody out, or ever are we trying to shock people. We're just trying to make it funny in a way that makes the audience go, 'You know, that was the first joke they thought of, and they weren't afraid to do it.
Quote examples
Andy Samberg
American Comedian
It's weird to have people so interested in your personal life. It's a part of the business that grosses me out. I'm always bummed out for people who just happen to be dating a celebrity, and they're also famous, and they can't live their life.
Quote examples
Ariel Levy
American Writer
Once I started getting paid to be a writer and not having lots of other gross responsibilities, like making the puzzle or whatever, then my ambition changed, and I thought, 'Now I want to be a good writer.' And that became my ambition.
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Will Ferrell
American Comedian
I remember going with my mom to a random garage sale as a kid and thinking what a cool treasure hunt that whole world was. Only to transition as an adult to think, 'What a gross place that really is.
Quote examples
Gladys Berejiklian
Australian Politician
I encourage young people to feel passionately about important issues including climate change. But to suggest that they should strike during school hours is grossly irresponsible.
Quote examples
Chris Kattan
American Comedian
It sounds gross to say that I like myself more. But not everyone likes themselves that much. Especially in the comedy world.
Quote examples
Ken Starr
American Lawyer
Lawyers claim that their clients have been grossly mistreated, which is what criminal defense lawyers are paid to do.
Quote examples
Shantel VanSanten
American Actress
Why the heck do we allow the media to ever tell us someone is gross? It makes me so mad. 99% of the world has flaws.
Quote examples
Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
American Actress
I'm not looking at money, percentage points or grosses. This is my life, you know? To me, every day matters.
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Paris Hilton
American Celebrity
One night stands are not for me. I think it's gross when you just give it up.
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