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nasty

The correct spelling is nasty.

How to pronounce nasty

/ˈnaː.sti/
noun

IPA: /ˈnaː.sti/

Say it like: Nas-tee

The correct spelling is nasty. Something nasty. For example: "Processed foods are full of aspartame and other nasties."

Usage Examples

Processed foods are full of aspartame and other nasties.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Something nasty.
  2. 2.(preceded by "the") Sexual intercourse.
  3. 3.A video nasty.

adjective

  1. 1.Dirty, filthy.
  2. 2.Contemptible, unpleasant (of a person).
  3. 3.Objectionable, unpleasant (of a thing); repellent, offensive.
  4. 4.Indecent or offensive; obscene, lewd.
  5. 5.Spiteful, unkind.

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