Where does “naughty” come from?
Naughty comes from Middle English naughty, meaning disobedient or wicked, derived from naught meaning nothing or worthlessness.
naughty (English): Mischievous; tending to misbehave or act badly;...
Definitions
- Mischievous; tending to misbehave or act badly;...
Ancestry of “naughty”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | naughty | — |
Words derived from “naughty”