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Definition naughty step in American English

naughty step noun

noun
1

a place where a child is sent to sit and reflect on bad behaviour, or a metaphorical example of this

Example

If he doesn't finish his food he can sit on the naughty step.

Example

I've been a bad girl and I should go and sit on the naughty step.

Definition naughty step in American English