nasty

/ˈnaː.sti/adj

ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries

1

Dirty, filthy.

2

Contemptible, unpleasant (of a person).

3

Objectionable, unpleasant (of a thing); repellent, offensive.

4

Indecent or offensive; obscene, lewd.

5

Spiteful, unkind.

6

Awkward, difficult to navigate; dangerous.

7

Grave or dangerous (of an accident, illness etc.).

8

Formidable, terrific; wicked.

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Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

grasty haraszti angioplasty

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

nab nad nah nam nan nap nat nau nav nay

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

abt abu aca ack act add ads adz aft ahn

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

axt etc bitz bost fitz mest spit stam stan stds

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