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Definition gnarly in American English

gnarly adjective

adjective
/ˈnɑrli/
1

complicated and difficult to deal with

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gnarly problems

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2

very good and exciting

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gnarly roots

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The surfer really hit that gnarly wave!

Definition gnarly in American English