First Known Use: 14th century
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naughty
adjective naugh·ty \ˈnȯ-tē, ˈnä-\
: behaving badly
: relating to or suggesting sex in usually a playful way
naugh·ti·ernaugh·ti·est
Full Definition of NAUGHTY
1
a archaic : vicious in moral character : wicked b : guilty of disobedience or misbehavior
2
: lacking in taste or propriety
— naugh·ti·ly \ˈnȯ-tə-lē, ˈnä-\ adverb
— naugh·ti·ness \ˈnȯ-tē-nəs, ˈnä-\ noun
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Origin of NAUGHTY
Middle English noughti, from nought
Related to NAUGHTY
- Synonyms
- bad, contrary, errant, froward, misbehaving, mischievous
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naughty
adjective naugh·ty \ˈnȯ-tē\
naugh·ti·ernaugh·ti·est
Definition of NAUGHTY for Kids
: behaving in a bad or improper way
— naugh·ti·ly \ˈnȯ-tə-lē\ adverb
— naugh·ti·ness \ˈnȯ-tē-nəs\ noun
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