Gross out
verb
To cause disgust or revulsion in someone.
The sight of the bloody scenes in the horror movie totally grossed me out.
Often appears as...
- gross someone out
- totally grossed out
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Intensity
Use 'gross out' to express strong emotional disgust, not just mild dislike.
I'm really grossed out by the smell of rotten eggs.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Usage
'Gross out' is informal; avoid it in formal writing or speech, like academic papers or job interviews.
She grossed me out with her eating habits.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Imagery
Often used to describe visual disgust, such as unappealing food or gory images.
I was totally grossed out by those nasty food pictures.
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