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naughty
[naw-tee]
adjective
disobedient; mischievous (used especially in speaking to or about children).
Weren't we naughty not to eat our spinach?
Synonyms: ,improper, tasteless, indecorous, or indecent.
a naughty word.
Obsolete.wicked; evil.
naughty
/ ˈɔːɪ /
adjective
(esp of children or their behaviour) mischievous or disobedient; bad
mildly indecent; titillating
noun
slangan act of sexual intercourse
Other 51Թ Forms
- naughtily adverb
- naughtiness noun
- ˈԲܲپԱ noun
- ˈԲܲپ adverb
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of naughty1
Example Sentences
It said when Ethan was being "naughty" he "needs to learn the hard way".
The language of the play moves freely from the declamatory to the profane, with some of its funniest moments occurring when fury impels a character to unleash some naughty modern vernacular.
There’s a different switch in my brain for stand-up and stand-up is probably the more naughty or ugly parts of yourself that have you like, “Is this OK? Am I insane to think this?”
She said she would give Booth massages once or twice a week, but she soon began recording him on her phone after he became what she described as "naughty".
It ticks all the boxes: crispy, salty, green and even a little naughty.
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When To Use
Naughty means disobedient, mischievous, or generally misbehaving, particularly when applied to children.Naughty is usually used in reference to misbehavior that’s minor or mischievous, as opposed to more serious disobedience. In this way, it’s also sometimes applied to pets.Example: If you kids start to get naughty before bedtime, I’m going to take away your TV privileges. In a much different context, naughty is used to describe things that are sexually suggestive, as in naughty jokes, or things that pertain to sex, often in a way that’s hidden, forbidden, or secret. In this way, it is often used playfully or as a euphemism (a milder substitute of what is being referred to).Example: Oh my God, have you two been doing naughty stuff in the supply shed?
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