nasty

The word "nasty" is an adjective that means something or someone is bad.

• Why is he being so nasty?
• He has a nasty temper.
• John was fired for being nasty towards the customers.
• Martha is never mean or nasty.
• She doesn’t have a nasty bone in her body.
• That smells nasty.
• The war was waged with nasty results.

This adjective can also be used when something is very strong or impressive, particularly an ailment:

• Yolanda has a nasty cold.
• Roberto has a nasty cough.
• That’s a nasty rash you’ve got there.
• I’ve got a nasty headache.

Sometimes the word "nasty" may imply that a man or woman has a sexual proclivity (interest or ability):

• You’re so nasty.
• He’s a nasty man.
• Man, she’s nasty.

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June 29, 2013