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

But there’s a whole world of eggplant recipes beyond that saucy Italian American headliner. —Joe Sevier, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2025

This week: a gutsy stand-up special from Sarah Silverman, a new installment of Fear Street, and some saucy reality TV. —K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 16 May 2025

After five years off the platform, a saucy political thriller is making a surprise comeback to Netflix. —Tahar Rajab, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025

Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened and saucy, about 4 minutes. —Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 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