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naughty

naugh·ty [ náwtee ] (comparative naugh·ti·er, superlative naugh·ti·est)


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. badly behaved: badly behaved, especially by being mischievous or disobedient

2. mildly indecent: mildly indecent or improper ( humorous )
a naughty smile

3. sinful: mildly sinful ( humorous )
Would it be naughty of me to have another chocolate?

[14th century. Literally "having naught, poor"]

naugh·ti·ly adverb
naugh·ti·ness noun
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