shagnasty

English

Etymology

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Noun

shagnasty (plural shagnasties)

1. (dialect) A vile person.
   • 1990, Ivan Doig, Ride with me, Mariah Montana:

     That would put her directly next to the pair of shagnasties, removing me as a barrier of at least age if not dignity.

   • 2004, Pip Granger, The Widow Ginger:

     Do you reckon Hissing Sid realises what a shagnasty that Mary is?

   • 2004, Scott Philip Stewart, The Healing of Ryne O'Casey, page 116:

     "Shagnasties," she muttered. "What are they doing, Dad?"