naughty
adjective
disobedient; mischievous (used especially in speaking to or about children).
naughtiness
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a word derived from
naughty.
Example Sentences
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“Lethal Woman” may be a bit unhinged but it’s the sound of a young artist enjoying herself, embracing naughtiness, adding a sprinkle of her beloved Broadway and strutting away with a switchblade on her hip.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 20, 2023
We’re just aiming all the naughtiness at ourselves.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 4, 2022
"If they're not eating my birthday cake from the weekend, then they're coming up with all sorts of naughtiness," laughs the singer, who has just turned 23.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2021
That was it, full-on, unadulterated, sheer joy and naughtiness.
From Slate ● Mar. 10, 2020
Anytime my extra energy wasn’t burned off, it would find its way into general naughtiness and misbehavior.
From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah
