nasty
|nas/ty|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈnæsti/
🇬🇧
/ˈnɑːsti/
unpleasant or offensive
Etymology
Etymology Information
'nasty' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'nasti,' where 'nas-' meant 'foul' or 'dirty.'
Historical Evolution
'nasti' transformed into the modern English word 'nasty' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'foul or dirty,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'unpleasant or offensive.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
unpleasant or offensive; causing discomfort or annoyance.
The weather turned nasty, with heavy rain and strong winds.
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Adjective 2
behaving in an unpleasant or spiteful way.
He made a nasty comment about her dress.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39