naughtier; naughtiest
1
a
: guilty of disobedience or misbehavior
a naughty child
b
archaic
: vicious in moral character : wicked
2
: lacking in taste or propriety
No naughty jokes in front of the children, please!
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Examples of naughty in a Sentence
She gave him a naughty smile.
told her to act her age and stop throwing temper tantrums like a naughty little girl
Recent Examples on the Web
The delicious, frozen treat almost feels like a naughty way to start your day, but it can be enjoyed guilt-free anytime.
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Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 15 May 2024
By Judy Berman April 5, 2024 1:11 PM EDT
History tends to be naughtier than the standard textbook lets on, and television has noticed.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 5 Apr. 2024
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Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 15 May 2024
By Judy Berman April 5, 2024 1:11 PM EDT
History tends to be naughtier than the standard textbook lets on, and television has noticed.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 5 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for naughty
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“Naughty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/naughty. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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