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What part of speech is naughty?

"Naughty" is most commonly an adjective.

Here are some examples:

* "The naughty dog chewed on the furniture." (Describing the dog)

* "She gave him a naughty wink." (Describing the wink)

However, it can also be used as a noun in certain contexts, usually referring to something considered mischievous or improper:

* "He's always up to some kind of naughty."

* "Don't get into too much naughty."

The context will determine the part of speech.

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