nasty

a nasty piece of work

A difficult or disagreeable person or thing. His secretary is a nasty piece of work, always snapping at people for no reason. I know you're not excited about this family vacation, but please, don't be a nasty piece of work the whole time. This virus is a nasty piece of work. It's already infected millions of users.

See also: nasty, of, piece, work

a nasty wallop

A severe and powerful blow, which may be either dealt or received. I got a really nasty wallop from a two-by-four on the construction site last week. His left hook can deal a nasty wallop if he catches you with it.

be a nasty piece of work

To be a difficult or disagreeable person or thing. His secretary is a nasty piece of work, always snapping at people for no reason. I know you're not excited about this family vacation, but please, don't be a nasty piece of work the whole time. This virus is a nasty piece of work. It's already infected millions of users.

See also: nasty, of, piece, work

beau-nasty

obsolete A man who is stylish in dress but otherwise dirty or disheveled. A lady like myself can't go to this event with a beau-nasty on my arm! What will people think?

cheap and nasty

Inexpensive and poorly constructed. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. Don't buy anything from that shop unless you're OK with it breaking—everything they sell is cheap and nasty.

get nasty

To become unpleasant or troublesome. I didn't know they had a problem with each other until things got nasty and resulted in a screaming match at my dinner party.

leave a nasty taste in (one's) mouth

To give one a negative impression (based on something that has already happened). I don't know, man, the fact that he lied to you just leaves a nasty taste in my mouth. The way they conducted the interview left me with a nasty taste in my mouth. I don't think I'd accept the job even if they offered it.

leave a nasty taste in the mouth

To give one a negative impression (based on something that has already happened). I don't know, man, the fact that he lied to you just leaves a nasty taste in the mouth. The way they conducted the interview left a nasty taste in the mouth. I don't think I'd accept the job even if they offered it.

nasty woman

A liberal-minded woman. The phrase became a rallying cry and self-identifier for supporters of Hillary Clinton after Donald Trump referred to Clinton as "such a nasty woman" during a 2016 presidential debate. If I'm a "nasty woman" because I believe in equal rights for women, then so be it!

shag-nasty

slang Particularly nasty or disgusting. The room they gave us was shag-nasty, but it was already 1 AM and there wouldn't be another motel for several hours at least. Judging by the shag-nasty gunk that came out of their engine, I'd say they haven't changed the oil in years.

something nasty in the woodshed

Something illicit, immoral, illegal, or scandalous that is kept secret or hidden away from public sight. A line taken from Stella Gibbon's 1933 novel Cold Comfort Farm, in which a character discusses "something nasty in the woodshed" she witnessed as a child. Primarily heard in UK. With multiple reports of abuse coming to light, it certainly seems there is something nasty in the woodshed at the hospice care center. While the film initially presents him as a kindly old man, it begins hinting that there's something nasty in the woodshed lurking behind his benevolent demeanor.

turn nasty

To become unpleasant or troublesome. I didn't know they had a problem with each other until things turned nasty and resulted in a screaming match at my dinner party.

a nasty piece of work

If someone is a nasty piece of work, they are very unpleasant. What about the husband, then? He's a real nasty piece of work. Note: Sometimes people use bit instead of piece, or use another adjective instead of nasty. He was a killer and a conman — an all-round nasty bit of work. She was a dreadful piece of work and anyone with eyes could have seen that.

See also: nasty, of, piece, work

Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

cheap and nasty

of low cost and bad quality. British

a nasty piece (or bit) of work

an unpleasant or untrustworthy person. informal

See also: nasty, of, piece, work

something nasty in the woodshed

a shocking or distasteful thing kept secret. British informal

This expression is taken from Stella Gibbons 's comic novel Cold Comfort Farm ( 1933 ), in which Aunt Ada Doom's dominance over her family is maintained by constant references to her having seen something nasty in the woodshed in her youth. The details of the experience are never explained.

cheap and ˈnasty

(informal) something that is cheap and nasty does not cost a lot and is of poor quality and not very attractive or pleasant: The furniture was cheap and nasty.

get/turn ˈnasty

1 become threatening and violent: You’d better do what he says or he’ll turn nasty.
2 become bad or unpleasant: It looks as though the weather is going to turn nasty again.

a nasty piece of ˈwork

(British English, informal) a very unpleasant and dangerous person: Keep away from Bill Smith — he’s a very nasty piece of work. The factory manager was a nasty piece of work. We were all terrified of him.

See also: nasty, of, piece, work

cut up ˈrough/ˈnasty

(informal) behave or react in an angry, bad-tempered or violent way: I didn’t want to ask Joe for money, but Billy had cut up rough when I couldn’t pay him back.

leave a bad/nasty ˈtaste in the/your mouth

(of an experience) make you feel angry, bitter, or disgusted: The idea that the money had been stolen from her sick mother left a nasty taste in the mouth. When you see someone being treated so unkindly, it leaves a bad taste in your mouth.

See also: bad, leave, mouth, nasty, taste

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

shag-nasty

mod. nasty. I want out of this shag-nasty mess.

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

See also:

a nasty piece of work
be a nasty piece of work
junkyard dog
butt-head
umpteenth
pushy
butt-face
in the heat of the moment

References in periodicals archive

EMRATA We're Finished Satin Relaxed Blazer, [pounds sterling]50, Nasty Gal

Here's the best bits of the Nasty Gal Emily Ratajkowski's collaboration; The range boasts plus sizes and it's all 50% off!

Later he stated that it was wrong to report that he had called Meghan "nasty," despite the interview being recorded.

No intention to call Meghan Markle nasty, clarifies Trump

He said they did not speak about the "nasty" remark because it was "so falsely put out there".

Duchess was 'nasty' but is good at job, says Donald

"The Mayor of San Juan, who was very complimentary only a few days ago, has now been told by the Democrats that you must be nasty to Trump," Trump wrote on Twitter Saturday.

San Juan Mayor Slams Trump, Wears 'Nasty' T-Shirt In Apparent Response To President

Nasty Gal was founded in 2006 and is based in Los Angeles.

British Online Fashion and Retail Group Boohoo Closes Acquisition of Nasty Gal

"I think sometimes a lady needs to be told when she's being nasty," Babin said, after calling himself "a genteel Southerner."

Texas Congressman echoes Trump: Hillary Clinton "has done some nasty things"

It's you lot, with streams of Nasty up 250% since last night #debateshttps://t.co/ir9pohNtID

Trump's 'nasty' slur spikes streaming of Jackson's 'Nasty'

Nasty Nick made his debut back in 2012 with the release of his first album "Lost in the Shuffle" which was followed up with his sophomore effort "West Side Story" that was released in September of 2013 both albums and his latest singles are streaming on app's like iHeartRadio and Spotify to name a few.

More New Music by Rapper Nasty Nick

First discovered several decades ago, Nasty 1 was identified as a Wolf-Rayet star, a rapidly evolving star that is much more massive than our sun.

One-of-a-Kind Star Discovered, Nicknamed 'Nasty'

And the phrase "video nasty" is still used to this day.

The horrible tale of video nasties

He was becoming very nasty, when this young lady intervened, She told him off in no uncertain terms, and ridiculed him for threatening an elderly man.

Thanks for intervening; Letters

Hopefully it will be the same for his mount On Khee in what was a nasty incident.

Scudamore sets On Khee the perfect example to follow

The Big Nasty didn't even have a name when NAP first showed me a prototype design last spring, but I knew right away it was something I had to try.

A big, nasty killer

TROLLS are nasty slimy things who live in stagnent ponds and live of the filth of life.

Trolls are evil; LETTERS

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释义	nasty a nasty piece of work A difficult or disagreeable person or thing. His secretary is a nasty piece of work, always snapping at people for no reason. I know you're not excited about this family vacation, but please, don't be a nasty piece of work the whole time. This virus is a nasty piece of work. It's already infected millions of users. See also: nasty, of, piece, work a nasty wallop A severe and powerful blow, which may be either dealt or received. I got a really nasty wallop from a two-by-four on the construction site last week. His left hook can deal a nasty wallop if he catches you with it. See also: nasty, wallop be a nasty piece of work To be a difficult or disagreeable person or thing. His secretary is a nasty piece of work, always snapping at people for no reason. I know you're not excited about this family vacation, but please, don't be a nasty piece of work the whole time. This virus is a nasty piece of work. It's already infected millions of users. See also: nasty, of, piece, work beau-nasty obsolete A man who is stylish in dress but otherwise dirty or disheveled. A lady like myself can't go to this event with a beau-nasty on my arm! What will people think? cheap and nasty Inexpensive and poorly constructed. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. Don't buy anything from that shop unless you're OK with it breaking—everything they sell is cheap and nasty. See also: and, cheap, nasty get nasty To become unpleasant or troublesome. I didn't know they had a problem with each other until things got nasty and resulted in a screaming match at my dinner party. See also: get, nasty leave a nasty taste in (one's) mouth To give one a negative impression (based on something that has already happened). I don't know, man, the fact that he lied to you just leaves a nasty taste in my mouth. The way they conducted the interview left me with a nasty taste in my mouth. I don't think I'd accept the job even if they offered it. See also: leave, mouth, nasty, taste leave a nasty taste in the mouth To give one a negative impression (based on something that has already happened). I don't know, man, the fact that he lied to you just leaves a nasty taste in the mouth. The way they conducted the interview left a nasty taste in the mouth. I don't think I'd accept the job even if they offered it. See also: leave, mouth, nasty, taste nasty woman A liberal-minded woman. The phrase became a rallying cry and self-identifier for supporters of Hillary Clinton after Donald Trump referred to Clinton as "such a nasty woman" during a 2016 presidential debate. If I'm a "nasty woman" because I believe in equal rights for women, then so be it! See also: nasty, woman shag-nasty slang Particularly nasty or disgusting. The room they gave us was shag-nasty, but it was already 1 AM and there wouldn't be another motel for several hours at least. Judging by the shag-nasty gunk that came out of their engine, I'd say they haven't changed the oil in years. something nasty in the woodshed Something illicit, immoral, illegal, or scandalous that is kept secret or hidden away from public sight. A line taken from Stella Gibbon's 1933 novel Cold Comfort Farm, in which a character discusses "something nasty in the woodshed" she witnessed as a child. Primarily heard in UK. With multiple reports of abuse coming to light, it certainly seems there is something nasty in the woodshed at the hospice care center. While the film initially presents him as a kindly old man, it begins hinting that there's something nasty in the woodshed lurking behind his benevolent demeanor. See also: nasty, something, woodshed turn nasty To become unpleasant or troublesome. I didn't know they had a problem with each other until things turned nasty and resulted in a screaming match at my dinner party. See also: nasty, turn Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. a nasty piece of work If someone is a nasty piece of work, they are very unpleasant. What about the husband, then? He's a real nasty piece of work. Note: Sometimes people use bit instead of piece, or use another adjective instead of nasty. He was a killer and a conman — an all-round nasty bit of work. She was a dreadful piece of work and anyone with eyes could have seen that. See also: nasty, of, piece, work Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. cheap and nasty of low cost and bad quality. British See also: and, cheap, nasty a nasty piece (or bit) of work an unpleasant or untrustworthy person. informal See also: nasty, of, piece, work something nasty in the woodshed a shocking or distasteful thing kept secret. British informal This expression is taken from Stella Gibbons 's comic novel Cold Comfort Farm ( 1933 ), in which Aunt Ada Doom's dominance over her family is maintained by constant references to her having seen something nasty in the woodshed in her youth. The details of the experience are never explained. See also: nasty, something, woodshed Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary cheap and ˈnasty (informal) something that is cheap and nasty does not cost a lot and is of poor quality and not very attractive or pleasant: The furniture was cheap and nasty. See also: and, cheap, nasty get/turn ˈnasty 1 become threatening and violent: You’d better do what he says or he’ll turn nasty. 2 become bad or unpleasant: It looks as though the weather is going to turn nasty again. See also: get, nasty, turn a nasty piece of ˈwork (British English, informal) a very unpleasant and dangerous person: Keep away from Bill Smith — he’s a very nasty piece of work. The factory manager was a nasty piece of work. We were all terrified of him. See also: nasty, of, piece, work cut up ˈrough/ˈnasty (informal) behave or react in an angry, bad-tempered or violent way: I didn’t want to ask Joe for money, but Billy had cut up rough when I couldn’t pay him back. See also: cut, nasty, rough, up leave a bad/nasty ˈtaste in the/your mouth (of an experience) make you feel angry, bitter, or disgusted: The idea that the money had been stolen from her sick mother left a nasty taste in the mouth. When you see someone being treated so unkindly, it leaves a bad taste in your mouth. See also: bad, leave, mouth, nasty, taste Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary shag-nasty mod. nasty. I want out of this shag-nasty mess. McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions See also: a nasty piece of work be a nasty piece of work junkyard dog butt-head umpteenth pushy butt-face in the heat of the moment References in periodicals archive EMRATA We're Finished Satin Relaxed Blazer, [pounds sterling]50, Nasty Gal Here's the best bits of the Nasty Gal Emily Ratajkowski's collaboration; The range boasts plus sizes and it's all 50% off! Later he stated that it was wrong to report that he had called Meghan "nasty," despite the interview being recorded. No intention to call Meghan Markle nasty, clarifies Trump He said they did not speak about the "nasty" remark because it was "so falsely put out there". Duchess was 'nasty' but is good at job, says Donald "The Mayor of San Juan, who was very complimentary only a few days ago, has now been told by the Democrats that you must be nasty to Trump," Trump wrote on Twitter Saturday. San Juan Mayor Slams Trump, Wears 'Nasty' T-Shirt In Apparent Response To President Nasty Gal was founded in 2006 and is based in Los Angeles. British Online Fashion and Retail Group Boohoo Closes Acquisition of Nasty Gal "I think sometimes a lady needs to be told when she's being nasty," Babin said, after calling himself "a genteel Southerner." Texas Congressman echoes Trump: Hillary Clinton "has done some nasty things" It's you lot, with streams of Nasty up 250% since last night #debateshttps://t.co/ir9pohNtID Trump's 'nasty' slur spikes streaming of Jackson's 'Nasty' Nasty Nick made his debut back in 2012 with the release of his first album "Lost in the Shuffle" which was followed up with his sophomore effort "West Side Story" that was released in September of 2013 both albums and his latest singles are streaming on app's like iHeartRadio and Spotify to name a few. More New Music by Rapper Nasty Nick First discovered several decades ago, Nasty 1 was identified as a Wolf-Rayet star, a rapidly evolving star that is much more massive than our sun. One-of-a-Kind Star Discovered, Nicknamed 'Nasty' And the phrase "video nasty" is still used to this day. The horrible tale of video nasties He was becoming very nasty, when this young lady intervened, She told him off in no uncertain terms, and ridiculed him for threatening an elderly man. Thanks for intervening; Letters Hopefully it will be the same for his mount On Khee in what was a nasty incident. Scudamore sets On Khee the perfect example to follow The Big Nasty didn't even have a name when NAP first showed me a prototype design last spring, but I knew right away it was something I had to try. A big, nasty killer TROLLS are nasty slimy things who live in stagnent ponds and live of the filth of life. Trolls are evil; LETTERS
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