Definition of Gross

Adjective: gross (grosser,grossest)  grows

  1. Before any deductions
    "gross income"
     
  2. Lacking fine distinction or details
    "the gross details of the structure appear reasonable"
     
  3. Repellently fat
    "a bald gross old man";
    - porcine
     
  4. Visible to the naked eye (especially of rocks and anatomical features)
    - megascopic
     
  5. Without qualification; used informally as an (often pejorative) intensifier
    "gross negligence";
    - arrant, complete, consummate, double-dyed, everlasting, perfect, pure, sodding, stark, staring, thoroughgoing, utter, unadulterated
     
  6. Conspicuously and tastelessly indecent
    "a revoltingly gross expletive";
    - crude, earthy, vulgar, ripe
     
  7. Conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible
    "gross ineptitude";
    - crying, egregious, flagrant, glaring, rank
Noun: gross  grows
  1. Twelve dozen
    - 144
     
  2. The entire amount of income before any deductions are made
    - revenue, receipts
Verb: gross  grows
  1. Earn before taxes, expenses, etc.

See also:
grosgrains
grossbeak

Anagrams containing the word gross

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