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   naughty

   /ˈnɔːti/

   adjective

   • 1. (especially of a child) badly behaved; disobedient: "you've been a really naughty boy"
   • 2. mildly rude or indecent, typically because related to sex: informal "naughty goings-on" Similar indecentrisquéruderacyribaldbawdybroadspicysuggestivetitillatingimproperindelicateindecorousoff colourvulgardirtyfilthysmuttycrudeoffensivesalaciouscoarseobscenelewdpornographicX-ratedinformal:blueraunchyfruitynear the knucklesaucygamyeuphemistic:adultOpposite decent
   • 3. wicked. archaic Similar badly behaveddisobedientbadmisbehavedmisbehavingwaywarddefiantunrulyinsubordinatewilfulself-willeddelinquentundisciplinedunmanageableuncontrollableungovernableunbiddabledisorderlydisruptivemutinousfractiousrefractoryrecalcitranterrantwildwickedobstreperousdifficulttroublesomeawkwardcontraryperverseattention-seekingexasperatingincorrigiblebad-manneredrudeimpolitemischievousfull of mischiefplayfulimpishroguishpuckishrascallyprankishtricksyinformal:brattishscampishgallusarchaic:contumaciousOpposite goodwell behavedobedient

   Word Origin late Middle English: from naught + -y1. The earliest recorded sense was ‘possessing nothing’; the sense ‘wicked’ also dates from late Middle English, and gave rise to the current senses.

   Derivatives

   • 1. naughtily adverb
   • 2. naughtiness noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishNAUGHTY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   NAUGHTY definition: 1. When children are naughty, or their behaviour is naughty, they behave badly or do not do what…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of NAUGHTY is guilty of disobedience or misbehavior. How to use naughty in a sentence.

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   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.

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   Jun 12, 2024 · Mischievous; tending to misbehave or act badly (especially of a child). [from 17th c.] Some naughty boys at school hid the teacher's lesson notes. Sexually provocative; now in weakened sense, risqué, cheeky. [from 19th c.] I bought some naughty lingerie for my honeymoon.

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   Check pronunciation: naughty. Definition of naughty adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Definitions of naughty. adjective. badly behaved. “a naughty boy” synonyms: bad. having undesirable or negative qualities. adjective. suggestive of sexual impropriety. synonyms: blue, gamey, gamy, juicy, racy, risque, spicy. sexy. marked by or tending to arouse sexual desire or interest. Pronunciation. US. /ˈnɔdi/ UK. /ˈnɔti/ Cite this entry.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishNAUGHTY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you say that a child is naughty, you mean that they behave badly or do not do what they are told. Girls, you're being very naughty. You naughty boy, you gave me such a fright.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishNAUGHTY | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   NAUGHTY definition: 1. If a child is naughty, they behave badly: 2. a word used humorously to describe things that are…. Learn more.

10. www.thefreedictionary.com › naughtyNaughty - definition of naughty by The Free Dictionary

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    1. Behaving disobediently or mischievously: a naughty child. 2. Indecent; improper: a naughty wink. n. pl. naugh·ties. One that is naughty. [Middle English noughti, wicked, from nought, nothing, evil, from Old English nāwiht, nothing; see naught .] naugh′ti·ly adv. naugh′ti·ness n.

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    naughty meaning, definition, what is naughty: a naughty child does not obey adults and...: Learn more.