Naughtiness in Malayalam

Naughtiness is അതിവികൃതി (athivikrithi) in Malayalam, the mischief of a badly spoilt child. Parents use it of behaviour that has gone past playfulness.

Most common translation

അതിവികൃതി (athivikrithi)

Naughtiness, distortion, mischievousness, highly spoilt nature.

കുട്ടിയുടെ അതിവികൃതി അമ്മയെ വിഷമിപ്പിച്ചു.

kuttiyude athivikrithi ammaye vishamippichu.

The child's naughtiness upset the mother.

Dictionary entry

The entry lists this word alone, so അതിവികൃതി (athivikrithi) covers mischief and a spoilt nature together.

Common questions

How do you say naughtiness in Malayalam?

Use അതിവികൃതി (athivikrithi).

Is it said of children?

Mostly yes, since അതിവികൃതി (athivikrithi) describes mischievous, over-indulged behaviour.