nasty
Translation
nasty, unpleasant, malicious, foul
Examples
There's a nasty smell in this room.
There's a nasty smell in this room.
Don't be so nasty to your little sister.
Don't be so nasty to your little sister.
He had a nasty cut on his arm.
He had a nasty cut on his arm.
Grammar Patterns
((nasty)) + noun very bad or unpleasant That was a nasty trick to play.
be ((nasty)) to ((sb.)) to be unkind to (sb.) Why are you being so nasty to me?
Similar Words
Synonyms: unpleasant, mean, foul, disgusting; Antonyms: pleasant, kind, nice
Etymology
The origin is uncertain, but it might come from the Dutch word 'nestig', meaning dirty like a bird's nest.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'nasty nest' - a dirty, unpleasant place. This can help you remember its core meaning of being foul or unpleasant.