saucy

adjective

ˈsȯ-sē How to pronounce saucy (audio)
Definition of saucynext
as in wise
displaying or marked by rude boldness irritated his fellow travelers with saucy questions and comments

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Recent Examples of saucy Interested in the saucy findings? — Greta Cross, USA Today, 17 June 2026 The fish is seared in the pan, then removed to make way for a saucy saute of onion, garlic, sweet and hot peppers, and tomatoes that is flavored with wine, olives, capers and thyme. — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2026 David Wain’s irreverent comedy is saucy, indeed. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 23 May 2026 The Prime Video series, based on the best-selling book series of the same name by Elle Kennedy, has become a sensation for its saucy scenes, swoon-worthy romance and, of course, its stars, who appear to have a strong off-screen bond too. — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for saucy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for saucy
  1. wise
  2. sassy
  3. cheeky
  4. fresh
  5. bold
  6. impudent
  7. brazen
  8. brassy
Adjective
  • Historically, the spring editions of the Paris men’s trade shows have been less significant business-wise than shows for fall collections, but that is shifting.
    — Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 2 July 2026
  • Still, there are moments when stepping back is the wiser act of stewardship, for both the owner and the business.
    — Scott Hanson, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of wise
Adjective
  • Matcha flavors include blackberry dream, sassy guava and coconut (all $10).
    — Jenna Thompson June 29, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2026
  • While Riot gave his mom a sassy stare, RZA kept his face hidden behind a French workbook.
    — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 28 June 2026
Definition of sassy
Adjective
  • Elsewhere in her post, Kardashian modeled a micro hot pink bikini with a scoop neckline and cheeky bottoms.
    — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 1 July 2026
  • Available at Printemps in New York and Paris, the capsule includes palm-print luggage, velvet slippers embroidered with the collection’s cheeky slogan and coffee cups inspired by the legendary Raffles butler service.
    — Melinda Sheckells, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Definition of cheeky
Adjective
  • The sauce painted over the surface is thick like puree, with a vibrant, all encompassing, fresh tomato flavor.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • The Biscoff cookie crust and fresh melon filling in this pie require absolutely no baking or cooking.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
Definition of fresh
Adjective
  • From bold color contrast to sheer layering and retro prints, caftans can be styled far beyond a basic beach coverup.
    — Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 2 July 2026
  • The vines work hard to take root, and from their struggle come wines that are bold, aromatic, and uniquely Croatian.
    — Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
Definition of bold
Adjective
  • Their rivals were a candid, impudent pair, the schoolgirlish Shakira and a throaty American bottle-service girl named Toni, both incapable of conniving their way into romance, prone to heartbreak, and swiftly ostracized for their overt judgment of other islanders.
    — Lillian Fishman, New Yorker, 27 June 2026
  • Mantello wasn’t being impudent.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Definition of impudent
Adjective
  • Some California lawmakers have come down on the bill for being too brazen and spending money California doesn’t have.
    — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2026
  • Many also thought that Red44 was becoming too public, too brazen, too loud, and no one was louder than Nathan Burdette.
    — Keith O’Brien, New Yorker, 25 June 2026
Definition of brazen
Adjective
  • His theater group the Mechanicals is preparing a stage adaptation of a 1974 French-Canadian film called Once Upon a Time in the East, in which Jimmy will play a brassy singer named Carmen — a clear indication that commercial success is not one of its top priorities.
    — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 20 May 2026
  • Pick Three Naomi Fry on great entertainment from brassy broads.
    — Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 15 May 2026
Definition of brassy

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