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US/ˈnæs.ti/
UK/ˈnɑː.sti/
very unpleasant, unkind or bad
In context
There was a nasty smell coming from the fridge after the power cut.
Some people leave nasty comments online without thinking about the person reading them.
He had a nasty fall from his motorbike and broke his arm.
Words that go with nasty
adjective + noun
- nasty surpriseThe electricity bill was a nasty surprise this month.
- nasty smellOpen the window; there's a nasty smell in here.
- nasty commentShe deleted the nasty comments under her video.
- nasty accidentThere was a nasty accident on the highway this morning.
adjective + preposition
- nasty toWhy are you so nasty to your little sister?
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She was very nasty with me.Correct: She was very nasty to me.