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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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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The world's first 3-D bullfighting sim comes out of Spain complete with saucy flamenco music.
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First Known Use of saucy
1508
SAUCY Defined for English Language Learners
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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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