Meaning of Jack Nasty | Babel Free
Definitions
- A valet or pageboy.
- A contemptible or unpleasant person.
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.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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