saucy

[ saw-see ]

adjective

, sau·ci·er, sau·ci·est.

1. impertinent; insolent:

   a saucy remark; a saucy child.

   Synonyms: brazen, fresh, impudent, rude

2. pert; boldly smart:

   a saucy little hat for Easter.

   Synonyms: jaunty

saucy

/ ˈsɔːsɪ /

adjective

1. impertinent
2. pert; jaunty

   a saucy hat

Derived Forms

• ˈsaucily, adverb
• ˈsauciness, noun

Other Words From

• sauci·ly adverb
• sauci·ness noun
• over·saucy adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of saucy¹

First recorded in 1500–10; sauce + -y ¹

Example Sentences

The saucy cucumbers are enjoyed straight out of the container with chopsticks.

From Salon

Saucy Curries are also a great place to combine different vegetables and proteins and have it all be pulled together with a tasty sauce.

From Salon

“When he got me, he really saw something in me,” she told friend and “Material Gworl” rapper Saucy Santana.

From Los Angeles Times

Speaking before his son's latest success, Mr Laugher said OnlyFans "has got a reputation for saucy content" and it was sad his son "has to try to make extra money to make ends meet, when really he should be getting the funding that he needs".

From BBC

Under Harris’ name, the campaign is writing saucy emails, posting clever tweets, and producing semiviral TikToks.

From Slate

Related Words

• brash
• cheeky
• flippant
• rude