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naughty

[naw-tee] / ˈnɔ ti /




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His tics are not naughty mischief but an uncontrollable action.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

The organizer of New York’s annual SantaCon bar crawl belongs on the naughty list, federal prosecutors said Wednesday, alleging he stole money that he claimed would go to charity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

"We can be naughty, we can be mischievous, we can be cheeky, we can have fun, we can have great banter too," he says.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

Still, with the help of Wall Street, it’s possible to develop a Santa-like list of nice and naughty names.

From Barron's • Dec. 25, 2025

Ella and Brigit whispered all the naughty things they'd do to that trio of mean girls if given the chance...frogs in their beds, never-ending glitter in their hair, sending Feste to scare them at night.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton




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