Synonyms for Nasty
Definition of nasty
adjective
- offensive or even (of persons) malicious; "in a nasty mood"; "a nasty accident"; "a nasty shock"; "a nasty smell"; "a nasty trick to pull"; "Will he say nasty things at my funeral?"- Ezra Pound
- exasperatingly difficult to handle or circumvent; "a nasty problem"; "a good man to have on your side in a tight situation"
- characterized by obscenity; "had a filthy mouth"; "foul language"; "smutty jokes"
18 synonyms found
Writing tips for "nasty"
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"Nasty" in song lyrics
See how nasty is used in real songs:
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"Pop that coochie, freak so nasty"
2 Live Crew — Shake a Lil' Somethin' -
"Verse 2: Freak Nasty"
2 Live Crew f/ KC, Freak Nasty — 2 Live Party -
"And I ain't been nice tonight, I'm mothafuckin' get nasty"
Above the Law f/ PEE GEE — Endonesia