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saucy (sô′sē)

adjective saucier -·cier, sauciest -·ci·est

  1. rude; impudent
  2. pert; sprightly a saucy smile
  3. stylish or smart her saucy new hat

Etymology: sauc(e) + -y

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saucy Synonyms

saucy

modif.

impudent, impertinent, insolent; see rude 2. See syn. study at impertinent.


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saucy Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • edibles: Find something to tickle your taste buds and create a stir with your party guests from our fun range of saucy edibles.

Modifying Another Word

  • rather: Last night saw a rather saucy insight into an ex Ram on TV.
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saucy quotes

   My love she's but a lassie yet, My love she's but a lassie yet; We'll let her stand a year or twa, She'll no be half sae saucy yet.

-Burns, Robert

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