nasty grams
Angry written complaints
Nasty grams are hostile, angry, or threatening written messages—typically emails, letters, or official correspondence expressing displeasure or making demands.
The term often appears in workplace and legal contexts: HR sent out nasty grams about the new attendance policy.
A nasty gram from a lawyer threatens legal action; one from a landlord demands overdue rent.
The spelling varies: nastygram, nasty-gram, nasty gram.
- tiradesProlonged angry speeches
- vitriolicHarshly bitter and corrosive
- insultOffensive remark or action
- emailDigital written communication
- abusiveCausing harm or insult
angry email · offensive · hatemail · hate mail · reprimanding · passive-aggressive · passive aggressive · flame · hostility · inflammatory · snarky · accusatory · condescending · text message · cease and desist · letter · poison pen · sarcastic
nasty gramsthank-you notes
Written acknowledgments of kindness
love letters · fan mail · compliments · kind words · praise
nasty gramsolive branches
Emblems of truce
peace offerings · warm fuzzies · kudos · pats on the back · apology letters
nasty gramsthank-you notes
Written acknowledgments of kindness
commendations · testimonials · letters of recommendation · accolades · acknowledgments