1. behaving badly; disobedient or mildly mischievous
Usage: typically used for children’s behavior
2. playfully misbehaving in a teasing way
Usage: informal; often used affectionately

Examples

• The naughty child refused to clean up his toys.
• She gave him a naughty smile before running away.
• Don’t be naughty during story time.
• The puppy was being naughty by chewing the shoes.
• He had a naughty glint in his eyes.
• The teacher scolded the naughty students.
• She felt naughty for eating cake before dinner.