naugh
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Comparative
naughtier
Superlative
naughtiest
1
(typically of children) behaving badly or disobeying rules
- She couldn't help but smile at her cat's naughty antics as it knocked over a vase.
- The little boy's naughty behavior got him into trouble with his parents.
- Despite being scolded, the kitten continued its naughty habit of climbing onto the kitchen counter.
- The naughty puppy got into the trash bin and scattered garbage all over the kitchen floor.
- The naughty students snuck out of class to explore the school's forbidden basement.
2
provocative or suggestive in a playful or improper manner; often used to describe something that flirts with being inappropriate
- The movie had a naughty sense of humor that made everyone laugh.
- She wore a naughty costume to the party, which turned a few heads.
- His naughty jokes were always entertaining, though they sometimes crossed the line.
- The novel included a few naughty scenes that gave it an edge.
- The comedian’s naughty remarks had the audience in stitches.