saucy
adjective
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Definition of saucy
1 : served with or having the consistency of sauce
2a : impertinently bold and impudent
b : amusingly forward and flippant : irrepressible
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Other words from saucy
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adverb
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noun
Synonyms & Antonyms for saucy
Synonyms
audacious, bold, bold-faced, brash, brassbound, brassy, brazen, brazen-faced, cheeky, cocksure, cocky, fresh, impertinent, impudent, insolent, nervy, sassy, wise
Antonyms
meek, mousy (or mousey), retiring, shy, timid
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Examples of saucy in a Sentence
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Arby’s is getting saucy in Brandi Chastain’s honor. — Alexandra Deabler, Fox News, "Arby's creates Brandi Chastain portrait out of sauce as response to bad plaque," 23 May 2018 Some bites are saucy with that milky, liquified mild cheddar; others reward you with pungent pockets of semi-solid extra-sharp. — Adam Rapoport, Bon Appetit, ""The Cheese Thing" Is Very Much a Thing, and Our Editor in Chief Is Obsessed with It," 23 Apr. 2018 But the lyrics are saucier and the content racier, with some double entendre tossed in there. — Leila Cobo, Billboard, "Watch Enrique Iglesias' Sexy, Steamy New Video for 'El Baño,' Feat. Bad Bunny," 12 Jan. 2018 Reduce heat to medium-low and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until saucy and juices are thickened, 6–8 minutes. — Bon Appetit, "Charred Tomato Salsa," 28 May 2018 Mesquite honey chicken tacos ($12 for three) with fruit compote and chevre stick their toes over the line of being too saucy and sweet, but only just barely. — Dominic Armato, azcentral, "Helio Basin Brewing Co. brings Arizona cuisine to Phoenix brewery, but fascinating menu feels out of place," 6 June 2018 Spears hit the stage in a series of sparkly and saucy ensembles and beamed away at the crowd, who could not get enough of the pop star. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE.com, "Britney Spears 'Excited to be Back' as She Kicks Off Piece of Me Tour in Maryland," 13 July 2018 Benefits to marrying Prince Harry: tiaras; palaces; Harry’s saucy lower-lip bites. — Michelle Ruiz, Vogue, "Does Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Miss Suits?," 12 July 2018 Big pieces of saucy peaches, hit with a wee bit of cinnamon and other spices, get covered — top and bottom — with the delicious crust. — James Patrick Kelly, idahostatesman, "Boise Pie Co. shows its Southern roots, bakes up delicious desserts," 12 July 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'saucy.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for saucy
saucy
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of saucy
: rude usually in a lively and playful way
: served with a sauce
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saucy
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Kids Definition of saucy
1 : being rude and disrespectful : sassy a saucy manner
2 : stylish in dress or appearance a saucy hat
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