naughty list
The 'naughty list' is a concept from Christmas folklore where Santa Claus categorizes children based on their behavior.
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Definition
B2Christmas Folklore
(traditional, holiday)A list made by Santa Claus of children who have misbehaved and will receive fewer or no presents.
Example
- Johnny was worried he might end up on the naughty list this year.
C1General
(figurative, humorous)A hypothetical list of people who have not met certain behavioral standards or expectations.
Example
- After breaking the rules, she joked that she was on her boss's naughty list.
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