Naughtiness
noun
The behavior of doing bad things for fun or not obeying rules.
Despite their naughtiness, the children had a certain charm that endeared them to their teacher.
Often appears as...
- a little bit of naughtiness
- children's naughtiness
noun
Sexual behavior or teasing that is slightly bad but not serious.
There was a hint of naughtiness in her smile that made him curious.
Often appears as...
- bit of naughtiness
- harmless naughtiness
Usage tips
Informal
noun
The behavior of doing bad things for fun or not obeying rules.
Despite their naughtiness, the children had a certain charm that endeared them to their teacher.
Often appears as...
- a little bit of naughtiness
- children's naughtiness
noun
Sexual behavior or teasing that is slightly bad but not serious.
There was a hint of naughtiness in her smile that made him curious.
Often appears as...
- bit of naughtiness
- harmless naughtiness
Usage tips
Informal
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Childish Play
Refers to children's minor trouble-making as part of growing up.
The child’s naughtiness was evident when he hid his sister's toys.
Pro Tip 2/3Affectionate Tone
Often used affectionately when the bad behavior is not seriously harmful.
Grandma chuckled at the naughtiness of the puppy chewing her slipper.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Cute
Can be negative if the behavior causes real trouble or harm.
Their naughtiness at school resulted in a call to their parents.
Pro Tip 1/3Childish Play
Refers to children's minor trouble-making as part of growing up.
The child’s naughtiness was evident when he hid his sister's toys.
Pro Tip 2/3Affectionate Tone
Often used affectionately when the bad behavior is not seriously harmful.
Grandma chuckled at the naughtiness of the puppy chewing her slipper.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Cute
Can be negative if the behavior causes real trouble or harm.
Their naughtiness at school resulted in a call to their parents.
Pro Tip 1/3Childish Play
Refers to children's minor trouble-making as part of growing up.
The child’s naughtiness was evident when he hid his sister's toys.
Pro Tip 2/3Affectionate Tone
Often used affectionately when the bad behavior is not seriously harmful.
Grandma chuckled at the naughtiness of the puppy chewing her slipper.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Cute
Can be negative if the behavior causes real trouble or harm.
Their naughtiness at school resulted in a call to their parents.
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The secret to desire in...
What do you seek to express there? Is it a place for transcendence and spiritual union? Is it a place for naughtiness and is it a place to be safely aggressive? Is it a place where you can finally surrender and not have to take responsibility for everything? Is it a place where you can express your infantile wishes?
Video examples
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straight out of the room very feisty little animals I think as their mouth grows the teeth grow with them whoa hey that's my foot any little naughtiness this is defi the naughty one
Video examples
The secret to desire in...
What do you seek to express there? Is it a place for transcendence and spiritual union? Is it a place for naughtiness and is it a place to be safely aggressive? Is it a place where you can finally surrender and not have to take responsibility for everything? Is it a place where you can express your infantile wishes?
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 320 PIPE...
straight out of the room very feisty little animals I think as their mouth grows the teeth grow with them whoa hey that's my foot any little naughtiness this is defi the naughty one
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
Sandra Oh
Canadian Actress
When I saw 'Fleabag,' and when this script came to me, there is a uniqueness and a dark naughtiness to Phoebe Waller-Bridge's sensibility that I did gravitate towards, very much.
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Megan Mullally
American Actress
You can't really be super conservative and continue to keep your audience, but at least the audience that we attract comes with a certain level of naughtiness.
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Rachel Cusk
Canadian Novelist
Christianity has kept itself going for centuries on hope alone, and has perpetrated all manner of naughtiness in the meantime.
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Sooraj Pancholi
Indian Actor
That love for sports comes from my dad but despite all my naughtiness, I was one of the teachers' favourites.
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Engelbert Humperdinck
English Musician
Naughtiness is a part of growing up. It starts when you're a toddler and never ends.
Quote examples
Sandra Oh
Canadian Actress
When I saw 'Fleabag,' and when this script came to me, there is a uniqueness and a dark naughtiness to Phoebe Waller-Bridge's sensibility that I did gravitate towards, very much.
Quote examples
Megan Mullally
American Actress
You can't really be super conservative and continue to keep your audience, but at least the audience that we attract comes with a certain level of naughtiness.
Quote examples
Rachel Cusk
Canadian Novelist
Christianity has kept itself going for centuries on hope alone, and has perpetrated all manner of naughtiness in the meantime.
Quote examples
Sooraj Pancholi
Indian Actor
That love for sports comes from my dad but despite all my naughtiness, I was one of the teachers' favourites.
Quote examples
Engelbert Humperdinck
English Musician
Naughtiness is a part of growing up. It starts when you're a toddler and never ends.
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