saucy

adjective

ˈsȯ-sē  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

ˈsȯ-sə-lē 

ˈsa-

adverb

sauciness

ˈsȯ-sē-nəs 

ˈsa-

noun

Synonyms of saucy

• wise
• sassy
• cheeky
• fresh
• bold
• impudent
• brazen
• brassy
• insolent
• cocky
• blunt
• cute
• defiant
• audacious
• impertinent
• assertive
• brash
• nervy
• cocksure

Examples of saucy in a Sentence

irritated his fellow travelers with saucy questions and comments

Recent Examples on the Web

Since my buffet also included crostini for the cheese and charcuterie selection, people could grab a slice from there to act as the vehicle for their saucy meatballs. —Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2025

The generous amount of apple filling is flavorful and saucy, if under-baked. —Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 26 Nov. 2025

Using a spatula or wooden spoon, gently scrape up all bits from bottom of baking sheet, letting olive mixture get increasingly saucy. —Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025

Designed for both beginner and seasoned home cooks, the saucier is versatile enough for everyday recipes and beautiful enough to double as a serving dish straight off the heat. —Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1513, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for saucy

• aussie
• basi
• bossy
• fossae
• glossy
• khasi
• lossy
• masi
• mossy
• posse
• quasi
• bagasse

Kids Definition

saucy

adjective

ˈsȯs-ē 

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

-ə-lē 

adverb

sauciness

-ē-nəs 

noun