26984 words

naughty

4 definitions • 7 examples
1
When children are naughty, or their behaviour is naughty, they behave badly or do not do what they are told to do:

Examples:

Now that's naughty - don't throw food on the floor!
Our boss treats us all like naughty children.
2
used slightly humorously to describe an adult who has behaved badly or an adult's bad action:

Examples:

"I'm afraid I borrowed your car without asking." "Yes, that was very naughty of you - I needed it at the weekend!"
3

Examples:

The film was shown on television but they cut out all the naughty scenes.
He always buys her naughty underwear for her birthday.
4
(esp. of children) behaving badly and not being obedient, or (esp. of behavior or language) not socially acceptable:

Examples:

a naughty girl
a naughty word

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