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   saucy

   /ˈsɔːsi/

   adjective

   • 1. sexually suggestive in a light-hearted and humorous way: British "saucy postcards" Similar suggestivetitillatingrisquérudebawdyracyribaldspicyinformal:raunchysmuttyfruitygamyOpposite demureprim
   • ▪ cheeky or impertinent. Similar cheekyimpudentimpertinentirreverentforwardinsolentdisrespectfulflippantfamiliarpresumptuousaudaciousboldbold as brassbrazencockyout of lineshamelessinformal:freshfliplippymouthysmart-arsedsassynervysmart-assedarchaic:malapertOpposite politerespectful
   • 2. having or expressing a bold, lively, or spirited manner: North American "the beret was perched at a saucy angle on her blonde hair" Similar jauntyrakishsportyraffishpertperkystylishdashingdapperinformal:nattysnazzysnappyspiffysassydated:gay

   Word Origin early 16th century (in the sense ‘savoury, flavoured with sauce’): from sauce + -y1.

   Derivatives

   • 1. saucily adverb
   • 2. sauciness noun

   Scrabble Points: 10

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSAUCY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   SAUCY definition: 1. rude and showing no respect, or referring to sex, especially in a humorous way: 2. rude and…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › saucySaucy Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of SAUCY is served with or having the consistency of sauce. How to use saucy in a sentence.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › saucySaucy - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   You can use saucy to describe someone who likes to cause trouble, but usually in a playful and funny way. Saucy is also a good word for a person who really likes to flirt.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › saucySAUCY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Saucy definition: impertinent; insolent. See examples of SAUCY used in a sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSAUCY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Someone or something that is saucy refers to sex in a light-hearted, amusing way.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › saucySAUCY - 27 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   saucy. adjective. These are words and phrases related to saucy. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of saucy. Her saucy remarks raised many eyebrows. Synonyms. impudent. insolent. impertinent. forward. audacious. bold. brash. brazen. unabashed. barefaced. flippant. cheeky. fresh. smart-alecky. cocky.

8. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › saucySAUCY Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words - Merriam-Webster

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   Synonyms for SAUCY: wise, sassy, cheeky, fresh, bold, impudent, brazen, brassy; Antonyms of SAUCY: timid, meek, shy, humble, modest, proper, retiring, polite.

9. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › saucysaucy - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Aug 7, 2024 · (figurative) Impertinent or disrespectful, often in a manner that is regarded as entertaining or amusing; smart. Synonyms: see Thesaurus: cheeky. She is a loud, saucy child who doesn't show a lot of respect to her elders.

10. www.thefreedictionary.com › saucySaucy - definition of saucy by The Free Dictionary

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    1. Impertinent or disrespectful, especially in a playful or lively way: a saucy servant; a saucy smile. 2. Attractive or stylish, especially in being sexually alluring: a saucy dress. 3. Having the consistency of or covered with sauce: saucy meatballs. sau′ci·ly adv. sau′ci·ness n.

11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishsaucy adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    Definition of saucy adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.