/ Dictionary / Index G gnarly: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: gnarl•y Pronunciation: (när'lē), [key] — gnarl•i•er, gnarl•i•est. gnarled. distasteful; distressing; offensive; gross: a comic noted for his gnarly humor. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: gnarly (Thesaurus) gnarled gnash Related Content Daily Word Quiz: pundit Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language