do the nasty
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Meaning · English
To engage in sexual intercourse.
Register: slang, vulgar
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
HILDA. But do you remember what you wanted me to do? The nasty—thing I thought was nasty? […] BERT. No, Hilda. Go like you came. Leave this place with your various virginities intact.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “do the nasty” mean?
To engage in sexual intercourse.
Is “do the nasty” formal or informal?
do the nasty is generally slang, vulgar.