Definition of nasty

nasty

something unpleasant, dangerous, or offensive; can also mean impressively intense in slang

That Waikato demolition job got nasty fast when the walls started crumbling.
Last edited on May 01 2025. Submitted by Anonymous on May 01 2025.

adjective

really bad, disgusting.
Oh man, your bathroom smells nasty!
She is a nasty girl.
- See more words with the same meaning: bad, poor, sucks, common, generally displeasing.
Last edited on Apr 17 2013. Submitted by Emily M. from UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, USA on Jan 13 1998.
excellent; impressive; "cool".
Dude, that's nasty!
- See more words with the same meaning: good, okay, cool, awesome, fun.
Last edited on Aug 13 2013. Submitted by ill S. from Boston, MA, USA on Dec 01 2002.
skilled.
Man, he's nasty at guitar.
- See more words with the same meaning: skill, skilled, talent, talented.
Last edited on Oct 22 2003. Submitted by Andrew A. from Holmdel, New Jersey, USA on Oct 22 2003.

notes

"Nasty" also has several non-slang meanings.
Last edited on Aug 09 2011. Submitted by Anonymous from Eastern, KY 41640, USA on Aug 07 2011.

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Slang terms with the same meaning

Other terms relating to 'bad, poor, sucks, common, generally displeasing':
busted	Definitions include: extremely ugly.
*shtty**	Definitions include: displeasing; of poor quality; bad.
loud	Definitions include: bad, unpleasant, stupid.
*sht out of luck**	Definitions include: in an irreparable bad situation.
antwacky	Definitions include: old-fashioned; unstylish.
from hell	Definitions include: nightmarish.
*fcking**	Definitions include: Also freaking; fricking.
stink	Definitions include: to be suspicious.
drag	Definitions include: a person's story: what they would have you believe.
from hunger	Definitions include: run down or impoverished.
toilet	Definitions include: inadequate, displeasing, or of poor quality.
pits, the	Definitions include: the worst.
jank	Definitions include: stuff, things.
crummy	Definitions include: inadequate or displeasing.
craptacular	Definitions include: disappointing.
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Other terms relating to 'good, okay, cool, awesome, fun':
classic	Definitions include: very good; excellent.
legendary	Definitions include: awesome.
rufus	Definitions include: a very unintelligent person, who screws up doing basic things.
hardcore	Definitions include: extreme.
ridiculous	Definitions include: extremely impressive; unbelievable.
mint	Definitions include: attractive, usually applying to a male.
crack	Definitions include: something that is so exceptionally good or fun it could be as addictive as crack (i.e. crack cocaine).
diesel	Definitions include: muscular.
rollicking	Definitions include: exciting, fun, happy, etc.
ish, the	Definitions include: "the shit".
awesome possum	Definitions include: variant of "awesome".
fizzy	Definitions include: good; "cool".
ku	Definitions include: "cool".
cu	Definitions include: "cool".
all good	Definitions include: in functioning order or at a level of acceptability; "fine".
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Other terms relating to 'skill, skilled, talent, talented':
it	Definitions include: sex.
rock	Definitions include: to be great, exciting, or fun.
artist	Definitions include: used with another noun to indicate someone is skilled at something.
*hot sht**	Definitions include: a person who is extremely attractive, "cool," talented, etc.
cold	Definitions include: attractive.
superman	Definitions include: a talented man.
kill	Definitions include: high-grade marijuana.
elite	Definitions include: very good.
core competency	Definitions include: a person's primary skill.
beast	Definitions include: Milwaukee's Best brand beer.
B.A	Definitions include: acronym of "bad-ass."
rock star	Definitions include: someone who fucks all night beyond belief.
skillz	Definitions include: alternative spelling of "skills", i.e. talent.
hoover	Definitions include: to clean.
uber	Definitions include: very; really; extremely.
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Slang terms with the same root words

Other terms relating to 'nasty':
bag nasty	Definitions include: noun, means a sack lunch.
bump nasties	Definitions include: To have sex.
do the nasty	Definitions include: to have sexual intercourse.
dry as a nun's nasty	Definitions include: to be very thirsty, especially for beer.
freak nasty	Definitions include: freaky + nasty.
green apple nasties	Definitions include: diarrhea.
ho-nasty	Definitions include: rotund women that insist on wearing tight crop tops and low riders.
*nasty-ss**	Definitions include: very nasty.
shook nasty	Definitions include: Extremely disturbed or upset