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.