as in mischievous
engaging in or marked by childish misbehavior
told her to act her age and stop throwing temper tantrums like a naughty little girl
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Recent Examples of naughty
The jokes — good, bad and cheap — come non-stop in then show’s 90 minutes, and are filled and sometimes pummeled with pop culture and brand-name references, puns, anachronistic humor, and naughty bits.
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Frank Rizzo, Variety, 13 Apr. 2026
The home needed to display her naughty sense of humor too.
—Julie Vadnal, Architectural Digest, 18 Mar. 2026
Yes, keep track of who is being naughty or nice.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 21 Feb. 2026
Your little girl was a little -- your littlest girl was a little naughty.
—ABC News, 8 Feb. 2026
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Frank Rizzo, Variety, 13 Apr. 2026
The home needed to display her naughty sense of humor too.
—Julie Vadnal, Architectural Digest, 18 Mar. 2026
Yes, keep track of who is being naughty or nice.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 21 Feb. 2026
Your little girl was a little -- your littlest girl was a little naughty.
—ABC News, 8 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for naughty
Adjective
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Roy interjected with the mischievous smirk typical of a younger brother trying to ruffle some feathers.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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The new set will let builders assemble the mischievous supernatural messenger and his watchful bird companion.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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Brunson is at his best when everything is at its worst, blessed with belief that seems at times desperate and determination that can feel almost manic.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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All of the club’s worst seasons prior to 1965 took place from 1932 and before.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
14 June 2026
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“Naughty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naughty. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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