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Meaning of Jack Nasty | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. A valet or pageboy.
    dated
  2. A contemptible or unpleasant person.
    dated

Examples

“Tom and his younger brothers, as they grew up, went on playing with the village boys, without the idea of equality or inequality […] ever entering their heads; as it doesn't till it's put there by Jack Nastys or fine ladies' maids.”
“Don't lie, don't try to fool me, Ennis. I know what it means. Jack Twist? Jack Nasty.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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