naughty
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His tics are not naughty mischief but an uncontrollable action.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026
The naughty boys who played on bomb sites resented the legend of heroism but took pride in capturing the flag.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 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
“Sit down, dear, in this chair, where I can see you. And Bee, come the other side. How is dear Roger? He’s a naughty boy, he doesn’t come and see me.”
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
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