naughty bit
- noun
- /ˈnɔti bɪt/
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- The film had some naughty bits that made the audience giggle.
Examples
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This novel features several naughty bits that add humor without being overly explicit.
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In her comedy routine, she included a few naughty bits that kept the crowd entertained.
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The almost naughty bits: I have to admit this is one of the hottest books I have ever read that has no actual sex scenes.
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Trick is a character worth cheering for; the plot is fairly fast-paced, and the almost naughty bits are every bit as good as actual naughty bits.
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Trick is a character worth cheering for; the plot is fairly fast-paced, and the almost naughty bits are every bit as good as actual naughty bits.
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Synonyms
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6.1
A rude word that is not for children
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A part of a film or book that suggests sex
How Risque
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- Offensive
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- Informal
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a risqué or mildly indecent part' is directly and transparently derived from combining 'naughty' (playfully indecent) with 'bit' (a short part or joke). This adjective+noun composition follows normal English semantics and is easily inferable by a B1 learner who knows both constituents.
Etymology
Naughty bit comes from putting together naughty, meaning slightly improper or cheeky, and bit, meaning a small piece or short part of a show. Imagine a tiny, mischievous part of a story that makes people laugh or blush, and that's why it means 'a short, mildly indecent part' today.