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   nasty

   /ˈnɑːsti/

   adjective

   • 1. very bad or unpleasant: "plastic bags burn with a nasty, acrid smell" Similar unpleasantdisagreeabledisgustingdistastefulawfuldreadfulhorribleterriblevilefoulabominablefrightfulloathsomerevoltingrepulsiveodioussickeningnauseatingnauseousrepellentrepugnanthorrendoushideousappallingatrociousoffensiveobjectionableobnoxiousunpalatableunsavouryunappetizingoff-puttinguninvitingdirtyfilthysqualidnoxiousevil-smellingfoul-smellingsmellystinkingrankrancidfetidmalodorousacridinformal:ghastlyhorridgruesomeputriddiabolicalyuckysick-makinggodawfulgrossickystinkybeastlygrottywhiffypongyniffylousyskankyfunkyon the noseliterary:noisomemephiticarchaic:disgustfulloathlyrare:miasmalolidseriousdangerousbadawfuldreadfulterriblefrightfulcriticalseveregravealarmingworryingconcerningpainfuluglyOpposite nicedelightfullovelypleasantslightminor
   • ▪ (of the weather) unpleasantly cold or wet: "it's a nasty old night" Similar unpleasantdisagreeablefoulfilthyinclementwetrainystormycoldfoggyblusterysquallyOpposite finesunny
   • ▪ repugnant to the mind: "her stories are very nasty, full of murder and violence"
   • 2. behaving in an unpleasant or spiteful way: "Harry was a nasty, foul-mouthed old devil" Similar unkindunpleasantunfriendlydisagreeableinconsiderateuncharitablerudechurlishspitefulmaliciousmeanmean-spiritedill-temperedill-naturedill-humouredbad-temperedhostileviciousmalevolentevil-mindedsurlyobnoxiouspoisonousvenomousvindictivemalignmalignantcantankeroushatefulhurtfulcruelwoundingabusiveinformal:bitchycattyvulgar slang:shittyOpposite charmingagreeablenicelikeable
   • ▪ annoying or unwelcome: "life has a nasty habit of repeating itself" Similar annoyingirritatinginfuriatingunwelcomedisagreeableunpleasantunfortunatemaddeningexasperatingirksomevexingvexatiousinformal:aggravatingpesky
   • 3. damaging or harmful: "a nasty, vicious-looking hatchet"

   noun

   • 1. an unpleasant or harmful person or thing: informal "a water conditioner to neutralize chlorine and other nasties"
   • ▪ a horror video or film. informal

   Word Origin late Middle English: of unknown origin.

   Derivatives

   • 1. nastily adverb

   Scrabble Points: 8

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   What does it mean if someone says 'nasty'?

   • Something nasty is filthy, foul, dirty, or awful. Nasty isn't a word for anything nice. The main meaning of nasty is for things that are unpleasant and very gross. If someone throws up in class, at least one student will probably say, "That's nasty !" The smell of a bathroom is nasty. A song full of dirty words is nasty in a different way.

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   What is a nasty adjective?

   • Definition of nasty adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary very bad or unpleasant He had a nasty accident. The news gave me a nasty shock. I got a nasty surprise when I opened the door and saw who was there. I had a nasty feeling that he would follow me. This coffee has a nasty taste. Don't buy that coat—it looks cheap and nasty.

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   What is a nasty slang word?

   • a nasty habit. a nasty rumor. bad or hard to deal with, encounter, undergo, etc.; dangerous; serious: a nasty accident. a nasty accident. nasty weather. a nasty word. Slang. formidable: a young pitcher with a nasty slider. a young pitcher with a nasty slider. , plural nas·ties. Informal. a nasty person or thing. hyponasty.

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   What does it mean if things turn nasty?

   • nasty to somebody Don't be so nasty to your brother. dangerous or serious offensive; in bad taste to start making threats or become violent You'd better do what he says or he'll turn nasty. After the game, things turned nasty and there were fights in the streets. Things could turn nasty if we're not careful. to become bad or unpleasant

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   NASTY definition: 1. bad or very unpleasant: 2. unkind: 3. dangerous or violent: . Learn more.

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   nasty: 1 adj offensive or even (of persons) malicious “in a nasty mood” “a nasty accident” “a nasty shock” “a nasty smell” “a nasty trick to pull” “"Will he say nasty things at my funeral?"- Ezra Pound” Synonyms: awful dirty , filthy , lousy vile; despicable grotty very unpleasant or offensive hateful , mean characterized by malice unpleasant ...

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   nasty: [adjective] disgustingly filthy. physically repugnant.

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   Nasty definition: physically filthy; disgustingly unclean. See examples of NASTY used in a sentence.

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   Define nasty. nasty synonyms, nasty pronunciation, nasty translation, English dictionary definition of nasty. adj. nas·ti·er , nas·ti·est 1. a. Disgusting or repellent: a nasty odor rising from the garbage can.

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   Definition of nasty adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   mean; malicious; ill-humored. a nasty temper. 6. very harmful or troublesome. a nasty bruise. noun Word forms: plural ˈnasties. 7. an offensive, objectionable, or very unpleasant person or thing. Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition.