saucy

adjective

ˈsȯ-sē How to pronounce saucy (audio)
ˈsa-
saucier; sauciest
1
: served with or having the consistency of sauce
2
a
: impertinently bold and impudent
b
: amusingly forward and flippant : irrepressible
3
: smart, trim
a saucy little hat
saucily adverb
sauciness noun

Examples of saucy in a Sentence

irritated his fellow travelers with saucy questions and comments
Recent Examples on the Web Loads of flannels or bomber jackets, or saucy little polka dot dresses with tights. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2024 Across the fall 2024 collections, the shade has been taking over the catwalks; Jil Sander had bright red coats, Ferragamo a fiery turtleneck dress, and Versace even had saucy red leather gloves and bags. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 25 Feb. 2024 Louisiana’s famous creations, for example, tend to be fluffier or more densely saucy than South Carolinian bog, which is as soupy as the word suggests. Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2024 Waller-Bridge, who leaped from Fleabag's critical acclaim to writing for James Bond and starring in an Indiana Jones flick, is a saucy, slippery foil to Ford. Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 16 June 2023 Yes, these wings are pretty messy to eat, but don’t let having to use a few extra napkins dissuade you from experiencing them in all their saucy glory. Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 30 Jan. 2024 Tofu Shakshuka This spin on a classic North African dish is a saucy, spicy option for a vegan breakfast. Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 20 Dec. 2023 In the spirit of end-of-year countdowns, here’s the breakdown of the 20 most popular recipes of 2023: There were five saucy, tomatoey recipes. Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appétit, 7 Dec. 2023 Think: Suits worn without shirts, extremely-tight polo shirts, and yes, maybe even a saucy little heeled boot, too! Christian Allaire, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1508, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of saucy was in 1508

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“Saucy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/saucy. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

saucy

adjective
saucier; sauciest
1
: marked by bold rudeness or disrespect : impudent
a saucy child
a saucy answer
2
: smart entry 2 sense 6a, trim
a saucy little hat
saucily adverb
sauciness noun

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