Nasty

Quick meaning: Nasty is an adjective meaning (now chiefly US) Dirty, filthy.

Meaning

(now chiefly US) Dirty, filthy.

More Meanings

1. Contemptible, unpleasant (of a person).
2. Objectionable, unpleasant (of a thing); repellent, offensive.
3. Indecent or offensive; obscene, lewd.
4. Spiteful, unkind.
5. (chiefly UK) Awkward, difficult to navigate; dangerous.
6. (chiefly UK) Grave or dangerous (of an accident, illness etc.).
7. (slang, chiefly US) Formidable, terrific; wicked.

Example Sentences

‘It's a nasty trade,’ said Mr. Limbkins, when Gamfield had again stated his wish.

He said to Mr. Tallboy he thought the headline was a bit hot. And Mr. Tallboy said he had a nasty mind.

We want threesomes, blowjobs, and orgies. That's just the way it is. We want the good girl who's nasty in bed.

Jonathan kept staring at him, till I was afraid he would notice. I feared he might take it ill, he looked so fierce and nasty.

Word Forms

• nastier
• nastiest
• nasties

Synonyms for nasty

Depending on context, synonyms include beastly, inhuman, ruthless, sadistic, barbarous, bowelless.

Antonyms for nasty

Common opposites include nice.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include grotty, dirty, vile, lousy, foul, spiteful.

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