naughtiness

Meanings

• noun

  Being mischievous, disobedient, or naughty in behavior.

  - "The children's naughtiness kept their teacher on her toes."
  - "His naughtiness got him into trouble again."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with naughtiness
mischievous , daring , bearing , caring

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Variants

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naughtier , naughtiest , naughtily , naughtiness , naughtinesses , naughty

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Etymology

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From Old English 'næhtig' meaning 'awake, vigilant, active' and later came to mean 'mischievous, naughty'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'naughty' was first used in English around the 15th century.

2. In the 18th century, it was common for parents to send their children to 'nurseries' to be taught manners and discipline.

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Related Concepts

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1. mischief: An act of causing trouble or amusement, often playfully and with a prankish intent.

2. disobedience: Refusal or failure to obey orders, instructions, or laws.

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Culture

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Naughtiness has been a common theme in literature, particularly children's stories, where it is often portrayed as an endearing quality. In art, naughtiness can be depicted through playful or mischievous characters.

How to Memorize "naughtiness"

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   - Imagine a child acting playfully mischievous or naughty.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a naughty child.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a sentence like 'Naughtiness Never Amounts To Success'.

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