nasties
/ˈnæstiz/
noun
- Unpleasant or harmful things, such as diseases, substances, or situations.
- The doctor warned that the flu season brings a lot of nasties.
- The news report talked about the nasties lurking in processed foods.
- Be careful when cleaning under the sink—there could be chemical nasties in there.
- Unkind or malicious people.
- In the movie, the hero had to defeat a group of nasties trying to take over the city.
- The playground bullies were a bunch of nasties who picked on younger kids.
- She decided to avoid the nasties at the party and hang out with her friends instead.