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
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Lipa also forwent rubber flip-flops for a more avant-garde shoe—a pair of Maison Margiela Tabi ballet flats, one of the most polarizing silhouettes in the designer footwear world, thanks to that saucy split-toe detail. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2025 The smell of the BBQ sauce hit me first, rich and saucy, like a warm embrace. Tamia Boyd, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2025 The 10-track album is full of gorgeous harmonies and fun, saucy funk (check the title track) that will absolutely inspire some ass-shaking, but which also feels mature and deeply considered. Katie Bain, Billboard, 7 Mar. 2025 Working with Dolce & Gabbana and styled by Ronnie Hart, Tyla chose a look that felt retro (in a saucy Y2K way), yet fresh. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 13 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for saucy

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 3 May. 2025.

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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