saucy

adjective

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\ 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 There’s spicy; and then there’s this saucy signature double-thick burger with jalapenos and onions. — Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 24 May 2021 Even risk-taker Rihanna showed us just how saucy the granny-chic piece could be by cleverly tying one on top of a sleeveless bodysuit. — Alexis Bennett, Vogue, 19 May 2021 The certified gluten-free pies are a good option for people who need to avoid gluten and wheat—as well as anyone who appreciates a saucy, cheesy, low-effort way to get a few more veggies in at lunch or dinner. — Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 18 May 2021 The texture is saucy without being pasty and has the occasional big, satisfying tomato chunk. — Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2021 The saucy affair, which just so happened to take place during National Police Week, was very personal to Sussman, who has called Seven Hills home for more than a decade. — John Benson, cleveland, 13 May 2021 Everything chrome on the standard Outback is satin black on the Wilderness, and important action points, such as tow-hook anchors and roof-rail tiedowns, are a bright anodized copper, giving the Wilderness a pirate's saucy gold-tooth grin. — Elana Scherr, Car and Driver, 17 May 2021 This has a medium saucy texture with nice chunks but the overall flavor profile is on the sweet side, with prominent onion and garlic powder leanings. — Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2021 Also, the menu at Boiling Seafood Express -- saucy platters of seafood boils -- may not have been the most familiar taste for unacquainted customers looking for grab-and-go options, Smith said. — Anne Nickoloff, cleveland, 3 May 2021

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