saucy

adjective

\ˈsȯ-sē,

ˈsa-\

saucier; sauciest

Definition of saucy

1 : served with or having the consistency of sauce

2a : impertinently bold and impudent

b : amusingly forward and flippant : irrepressible

3 : smart, trim a saucy little hat

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Other Words from saucy

saucily \ ˈsȯ-sə-lē ,

ˈsa- \ adverb

sauciness \ ˈsȯ-sē-nəs ,

ˈsa- \ noun

Examples of saucy in a Sentence

irritated his fellow travelers with saucy questions and comments

Recent Examples on the Web

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 2018

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