naughty
disobedient; mischievous (used especially in speaking to or about children): Weren't we naughty not to eat our spinach?
improper, tasteless, indecorous, or indecent: a naughty word.
Obsolete. wicked; evil.
Origin of naughty
1Other words for naughty
1 | willful, wayward, misbehaving |
Other words from naughty
- naugh·ti·ly, adverb
- naugh·ti·ness, noun
Words Nearby naughty
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How to use naughty in a sentence
Despite home-working challenges like naked partners, noisy children and naughty pets, a recent Gartner survey revealed that as many as 80% of business leaders plan to allow remote work beyond the pandemic.
Remote, distributed or hybrid: Navigating the future of a global return to work | Jessica Davies | March 15, 2021 | DigidayWhile the company’s leadership allows that much of the company’s reputation — even its naughty side — was built on news content, its top executives insist that the other legs of the stool are just as important.
For Vice Media, bad-boy news culture is dead, long live news | Max Willens | December 30, 2020 | DigidayThe siren song of sneaking around, the chance to show Santa the true meaning of being naughty, well, these are temptations that may be too strong to resist.
Holiday sex in your parents’ house without getting caught | Michael Alvear | December 15, 2020 | Washington BladeWhether you’re joining the Onesies Occult or attempting to make naughty Candace Owens into a fright-fest all your own — this year’s celebration will be full of worm-shaped sweets and, of course, a host of horrifically hype Halloween songs.
Trick Or Treat: An All Hallows’ Eve Playlist For You Guys And Ghouls | cmurray | October 30, 2020 | Essence.comPeople trying to feel more whole will maybe try to cut out all their naughty bits.
Are You Yoda or Darth Vader? - Issue 89: The Dark Side | Brian Gallagher | August 26, 2020 | Nautilus
Can you call someone a ‘naughty boy’ or do you have to say ‘naughty man?’
The UK’s War on Porn: ‘Proof That Men Making These Rules Do Not See Women as Equals’ | Aurora Snow | December 6, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTBut there are increasingly more who are well-spoken, educated, and just a little naughty.
Porn Stars Are People Too, Dammit: Lisa Ann’s Notre Dame Date and the Trolling of David Gregory | Aurora Snow | October 25, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTFormer Democratic Congressman Anthony Weiner was caught sexting naughty photos, which caused his resignation.
Christian Right-Wingers Love Porn: New Studies Suggest the Bible Belt Has A Kinky Side | Aurora Snow | October 11, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIf users want to send naughty photos with a veil of privacy, opt for the pixilated shower door filter.
Swipe Right For Sex: Mixxxer Is Tinder for the Porn Star Set | Aurora Snow | October 4, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTClick the option to be warned about sensitive media and these naughty images won't be thrust at you.
Porn Stars Want to Know: Why Did Facebook Delete Me? | Aurora Snow | August 2, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIt appears to be the opinion of the advocates of apparitions that naughty ghosts have cold hands.
Second Edition of A Discovery Concerning Ghosts | George CruikshankIn this case the husband was the offending party, and was very naughty, and therefore his hands were very cold.
Second Edition of A Discovery Concerning Ghosts | George CruikshankMr. Towne did not do much last winter, Mary said, beside run around with naughty Nan.
Tessa Wadsworth's Discipline | Jennie M. DrinkwaterTessa, in a broken voice, like the appeal of a naughty child with the naughtiness all gone, what shall I do?
Tessa Wadsworth's Discipline | Jennie M. DrinkwaterHe almost slew me with his eyes; I cant see why such naughty hearts should look through such eyes!
Tessa Wadsworth's Discipline | Jennie M. Drinkwater
British Dictionary definitions for naughty
/ (ˈnɔːtɪ) /
(esp of children or their behaviour) mischievous or disobedient; bad
mildly indecent; titillating
Australian and NZ slang an act of sexual intercourse
Origin of naughty
1Derived forms of naughty
- naughtily, adverb
- naughtiness, noun
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