late 14c., naugti "needy, having nothing," from Old English nawiht (see naught) + -y (2). Sense of "wicked, evil, morally wrong" is attested from 1520s; specific meaning "sexually promiscuous" is from 1869. The more tame main modern sense of "disobedient" (especially of children) is attested from 1630s. Related: Naughtily; naughtiness. A woman of bad character c. 1530-1750 might be called a naughty pack (also sometimes of men and later of children).
双语例句
1. I've even seen her shake Zara when she's been naughty.
我甚至见过她在扎拉淘气的时候使劲摇晃她。
来自柯林斯例句
2. You know what little boys are like with naughty words.