Naughtiest: meaning, definitions and examples
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naughtiest
[ ˈnɔːtiɪst ]
behavioral context
The term 'naughtiest' is the superlative form of 'naughty,' describing someone or something that exhibits the most mischievous or disobedient behavior. It often refers to children or pets who are playful or troublesome. This word can convey a sense of playful mischief rather than severe wrongdoing. It's commonly used in both affectionate and critical contexts.
Synonyms
disobedient, impish, mischievous, playful, troublesome
Examples of usage
- The naughtiest child in the class always plays pranks.
- Her dog is the naughtiest pet I've ever had.
- He was voted the naughtiest boy at the school.
- Even the naughtiest kittens can be adorable.
Translations
Translations of the word "naughtiest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais travesso
🇮🇳 सबसे शरारती
🇩🇪 der frechste
🇮🇩 paling nakal
🇺🇦 найшаленіший
🇵🇱 najbardziej niegrzeczny
🇯🇵 最もいたずらな
🇫🇷 le plus espiègle
🇪🇸 el más travieso
🇹🇷 en yaramaz
🇰🇷 가장 장난꾸러기인
🇸🇦 الأكثر شقاوة
🇨🇿 nejzlobivější
🇸🇰 najzlobivejší
🇨🇳 最顽皮的
🇸🇮 najbolj nagajiv
🇮🇸 mest óþekktur
🇰🇿 ең бұзақы
🇬🇪 ყველაზე უტიფარი
🇦🇿 ən çətin
🇲🇽 el más travieso
Word origin
The word 'naughty' dates back to the Middle English period, derived from the word 'naught,' which meant 'nothing' or 'zero'. Initially, 'naught' referred to moral emptiness or worthlessness, and the term was used to describe children and their behaviors that were considered inappropriate or mischievous. Over time, 'naughty' evolved to reflect a more playful connotation, particularly in describing the behaviors of children who may not follow rules but do so in a way that is considered endearing or light-hearted. The superlative form 'naughtiest' emerged as a way to indicate the highest degree of this playful misbehavior. Today, 'naughty' and its variants are commonly used in everyday conversation, particularly among parents and in playful contexts, denoting a fine line between harmless fun and true disobedience.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #41,550, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.