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

• 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

Bake in the oven until the top crisps and the tomatoes collapse and get saucy, 20 to 25 minutes for breasts and 22 to 25 for thighs, depending on the thickness. —The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025

Taco Bell fan-favorite crispy chicken items are making a comeback but with a saucy new twist. —Helena Wegner, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025

Vionic Carmel Pumps Heels can actually be comfortable, and right now Vionic’s beloved pumps are up to 50% off in a saucy snake print. —Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2025

Cook over medium heat until sauce clings to pasta, tossing frequently with tongs, about 2 minutes (pasta will be very saucy). —Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1508, 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