Nasty and Off

Nasty

Nasty adjective - Depicting or referring to sexual matters in a way that is unacceptable in polite society.
Usage example: nasty magazines that are not sold to minors

Off and nasty are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Off" instead an adjective "Nasty".

Nearby Word: nastily

Off

Off adjective - Hinting at or intended to call to mind matters regarded as indecent.
Usage example: a telltale smirk suggested that there was something off about his parting shot

Nasty and off are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Nasty" instead an adjective "Off".

Nearby Word: offing
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