Definition of saucy
saucier
;sauciest
1 : served with or having the consistency of sauce
2a : impertinently bold and impudentb : amusingly forward and flippant : irrepressible
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Examples of saucy in a Sentence
irritated his fellow travelers with saucy questions and comments
Recent Examples of saucy from the Web
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The saucy brunette character who strikes a pose in a plunging and ruffled red dress has found herself at the center of many an Internet meme, perhaps most notably when Zendaya chose a strikingly similar look for the 2016 Golden Globes.
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Or go the saucy route with salsa, sriracha, gochuchang, Cholula, Tabasco, or your hot sauce of choice.
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Saucy puds: Turns out, one of GBBO's most ridiculous phrases actually has an easy equivalent in the U.S: a lava cake.
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Cruise’s persona doesn’t quite jibe with that, though Wallis is perfectly cast as the intelligent and saucy academic.
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There are no saucy details of high-flying decadence within the nearly 70-page report.
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Cook over medium-high heat, mashing many of the berries with the pack of a slotted spoon, until saucy, 4 to 5 minutes.
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GRILLING AND CHILLING Bring these wines to your next barbecue sesh — the refreshing acidity is perfect for prepping your palate between bites of saucy pork ribs or beefy, juicy steak.
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Simmer over low heat for about 45 minutes adding water, a 1/4 cup at a time, to keep the mixture saucy.
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First Known Use of saucy
1508
SAUCY Defined for English Language Learners
saucy
playDefinition of saucy for English Language Learners
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: rude usually in a lively and playful way
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: served with a sauce
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