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naughty

The correct spelling is naughty.

How to pronounce naughty

/ˈnɔːti/
adjective

IPA: /ˈnɔːti/

Say it like: Nau-ght-ee

The correct spelling is naughty. Mischievous; tending to misbehave or act badly (especially of a child). For example: "Some naughty boys at school hid the teacher's lesson notes."

Usage Examples

Some naughty boys at school hid the teacher's lesson notes.

I bought some naughty lingerie for my honeymoon.

Definition

adjective

  1. 1.Mischievous; tending to misbehave or act badly (especially of a child).
  2. 2.Sexually provocative; now in weakened sense, risqué, cheeky.
  3. 3.Evil, wicked, morally reprehensible.
  4. 4.Bad, worthless, substandard.

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