Do some nasty stuff vs Do some nasty things

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Do some nasty stuff' is more informal and colloquial, while 'do some nasty things' is more formal and commonly used. The choice between the two depends on the level of formality you want to convey.

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Do some nasty stuff

This phrase is correct but informal and colloquial.

This phrase is informal and colloquial, often used in casual conversations or among friends. It implies doing something inappropriate or unpleasant.

Examples:

I heard they were up to no good, doing some nasty stuff behind everyone's back.
Let's not get involved in doing any nasty stuff that could get us into trouble.

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And word was that Rich had him do some really nasty stuff.
Suppose somebody wanted to do more than just write nasty stuff.
I mean we stepped in some nasty stuff and then we just get out of there, wash out feet.
DDVP... it's an insect pesticide, some pretty nasty stuff.
Pseudomonas antibiotic resistant, nasty stuff that will infect anything.
Like I said, real nasty stuff.
Seriously nasty stuff directed at both sisters.
All the nasty stuff has to go somewhere, Hal.
Really dark, dangerous, nasty stuff.
- Some pretty nasty stuff in there, Bob.
That's pretty nasty stuff, especially when mixed with water.
And a lot of other nasty stuff too.
You're much better at the nasty stuff.
- I always drink the nasty stuff.
If you did nasty stuff... then I don't want it.
Just a comfortable man with no shirt on, talking to his son about nasty stuff.
The mucus it excretes is nasty stuff, And it replenishes on its own.
He wants to punish those bad people who did all that nasty stuff at your house.
Plenty of nasty stuff to get into during the middle of the night.
Imports a lot of nasty stuff from the black market for sport, food, whatever.

Alternatives:

do some unpleasant things
engage in inappropriate behavior
partake in unsavory activities
perform some objectionable actions
carry out some distasteful actions

Do some nasty things

This phrase is correct and commonly used.

This phrase is more formal and commonly used in various contexts. It can refer to engaging in actions that are unpleasant or morally wrong.

Examples:

The investigation revealed that they were doing some nasty things to manipulate the market.
I don't want to be associated with people who do nasty things to others.

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Jason DiLaurentis has been saying some nasty things about me.
I know I said some nasty things.
He said some nasty things about Eli in a gossip column.
A.22... it does some nasty things up close.
You wanted to do nasty things to James Swan.
Care to find out if those kinky naughty, dirty, nasty things I do behind closed doors...
If he says nasty things about me, don't listen.
You get naked, do nasty things to each other, then somebody makes scrambled eggs and salami.
You get naked, do nasty things to each other, then somebody makes scrambled eggs and salami.
That disgusting guy sees nothing but nasty things.
If you don't know how to use that wand, it can do nasty things to you.
You won't be able to move a muscle, so I'll be able to do all sorts of nasty things to you.
Which is how you learned all those nasty things about me.
And sometimes the nasty thing is what people really think.
They're doing nasty things to her.
Use your hand, you nasty thing.
You dare to let me see those nasty things which will ruin my image.
He's done so many nasty things in his life.
The nasty thing is, they were completely conscious during the procedure.
But you said really nasty things.

Alternatives:

do some unpleasant activities
perform immoral actions
engage in unethical behavior
partake in malicious deeds
carry out wicked deeds

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Do some nasty stuff vs Do some nasty things