naugh|ty

naugh|ty
naugh|ty «N tee», adjective, -ti|er, -ti|est.
1. not obedient; bad: »

The naughty child hit his baby sister.

SYNONYM(S): mischievous.
2. somewhat improper; risqué: »

a naughty joke.

SYNONYM(S): racy.
3. Archaic. morally bad; wicked: »

naughty persons, lewdly bent (Shakespeare).

[Middle English naughty having nothing; later, good for nothing < naught nothing]
naugh´ti|ly, adverb.
naugh´ti|ness, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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