Definition of Gnarly
Gnarly
Gnar·ly
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Extremely good or exciting; intense or challenging.
e.g. The gnarly surfing competition attracted thousands of spectators.
(adjective)
(informal American) posing a challenge due to being difficult or dangerous;
e.g. The last question on the exam proved to be a gnarly one for most of the students.
(adjective)
(informal American) very unattractive or unpleasant, often in a way that sparks distaste or disgust, for example gross or nasty;
e.g. The building had become pretty gnarly from being abandoned for so many years.
(adjective)
(informal American) excellent in some way, very cool or good, often having an appealingly rough quality;
e.g. He could play some gnarly solos on the guitar.
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