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naugh·ty Listen to audio/ˈnɑ:ti/ adjective
naugh·ti·er; naugh·ti·est
1 : behaving badly — used especially to describe a child who does not behave properly or obey a parent, teacher, etc. a naughty [=bad] boy/girl Were you naughty today at school or did you obey the teacher?sometimes used humorously to describe an adult who does something slightly wrong or improper I was naughty and cheated on my diet.
2 informal : relating to or suggesting sex in usually a playful way
She gave him a naughty smile. No naughty [=dirty] jokes in front of the children, please! a naughty outfit
— naugh·ti·ly Listen to audio /ˈnɑ:təli/ adverb
She smiled naughtily.
— naugh·ti·ness Listen to audio /ˈnɑ:tinəs/ noun [noncount]
Oh, you'll be punished for your naughtiness!

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