How to Pronounce "nasty"
word
/ˈnæsti/
NAS-tee
/nˈɑːsti/
NAH-stee
Definition
Used to describe someone or something that is very unpleasant, unkind, dirty, or harmful. It can refer to bad behavior, a bad smell or taste, or an ugly or difficult situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈnæsti/
British English
/nˈɑːsti/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NAS-tee
UK
NAH-stee
Listen in Context
That milk smells nasty.
He said something nasty to his sister.
We had nasty weather all weekend.
She can be really nasty when she's angry.