naughty

Definition

Mischievous; tending to misbehave or act badly (especially of a child).

Etymology

From late Middle English noughti, naughty (“evil, immoral, wicked”), from nought (“evil, immoral”) + -ī̆ (suffix forming adjectives). Analysable as naught + -y.

Example Sentences

• "Some naughty boys at school hid the teacher's lesson notes."
• "I bought some naughty lingerie for my honeymoon."
• "If I see you send another naughty email to your friends, you will be forbidden from using the computer!"