gnarly

adjective \ˈnär-lē\

: very difficult or bad

: very good

gnarl·i·ergnarl·i·est

Full Definition of GNARLY

: gnarled

slang

a : difficult, hairy <skidded around gnarly hairpin turns — Austin Murphy>

b : bad, nasty <has some pretty gnarly karma coming — Drew Barrymore>

c : cool, good

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adjective \ˈnär-lē\

gnarl·i·ergnarl·i·est

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