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The interjection "gross"



 
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The interjection "gross" #1 (permalink) Wed Mar 18, 2009 19:24 pm   The interjection "gross"
 

Hi

I would like to know how common the expression "gross" is in AmE and BrE? I have heard some American speakers use gross when they felt disgusted by something.

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The interjection "gross" #2 (permalink) Wed Mar 18, 2009 20:37 pm   The interjection "gross"
 

Hi Tom.

'Gross' has strong elements of bad taste when referring to people's behaviour.

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The interjection "gross" #3 (permalink) Thu Mar 19, 2009 5:45 am   The interjection "gross"
 

Hi Tom,

In AmE, it's very common. It seems to be especially popular with younger kids, because they seem to find everything gross....

I use it myself every once in a while. It's commonly used as an adjective, also.
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