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naughty

[naw-tee] / ˈnɔ ti /




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Notably, one thing not included in that naughty list is gas turbines.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 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

“Anti-semitism is not just naughty, it’s immoral,” Carlson said.

From Salon • Dec. 19, 2025

Now, former England captain Nasser Hussain has said he "can't understand" their schedule between the second and third Tests, while ex-coach David Lloyd said they should be having "naughty boy nets".

From BBC • Dec. 10, 2025

“I used to be a very naughty girl when Annie was alive, do you think God will forgive me?” she asked her mother another evening.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman




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