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nasty
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The nasty smell coming from the garbage bin made it difficult to stand nearby.
His nasty attitude towards his classmates made him unpopular.
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having or showing a desire to harm, insult, or annoy others deliberately
Examples
She 's a nasty person who enjoys seeing others fail.
He can be nasty when he does n't get his way.
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extremely serious, dangerous, or difficult to deal with
Examples
The hiker encountered a nasty storm while trekking in the mountains.
The athlete suffered a nasty injury during the game and had to be taken off the field.
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covered with unpleasant substances
Examples
The kitchen was nasty after the party.
He slipped in a nasty puddle of mud.
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containing sexual or offensive content
Examples
The movie contained nasty jokes.
He shared a nasty story at the table.
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used to describe something as fantastic, impressive, or exceptionally good, often in sports, music, or extreme activities
InformalExamples
That was a nasty guitar solo — absolutely shredded!
He pulled off a nasty trick on his skateboard, landed it perfectly.
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