Nastygram

//ˈnæstiˌɡɹæm// noun, slang

noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A written communication containing unpleasant material, especially one that criticizes, insults, or intimidates the recipient. informal

    "Ordinary people might find a "nasty gram" in the mail, a notice from a lender who has not received payment from a borrower."

Synonyms

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stinker

Example

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"Ordinary people might find a "nasty gram" in the mail, a notice from a lender who has not received payment from a borrower."

Etymology

Blend of nasty + -gram. Possibly a playful variation of candygram.

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