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nasty

/ˈnaː.sti/

noun

Meaning

  • Something nasty.

    "Processed foods are full of aspartame and other nasties."

  • (preceded by "the") Sexual intercourse.

  • A video nasty.

adjective

Meaning

  • Dirty, filthy.

  • Contemptible, unpleasant (of a person).

  • Objectionable, unpleasant (of a thing); repellent, offensive.

  • Indecent or offensive; obscene, lewd.

  • Spiteful, unkind.

  • Awkward, difficult to navigate; dangerous.

  • Grave or dangerous (of an accident, illness etc.).

  • Formidable, terrific; wicked.