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
Newspapers kept running a photograph of an internationally famous heiress toting a machine gun while wearing a saucy beret.
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Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
Kimberly Weinberg gives an exuberant and funny performance as Becca’s saucy sister Izzy.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Going to see a saucy period movie starring attractive Aussies that's all about lust, obsession and revenge.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Reunited, Marcy and Savannah perform a saucy cheerleading routine in front of their husbands, which ends with the promise of fellatio.
—Alexander Nazaryan, New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2026
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Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
Kimberly Weinberg gives an exuberant and funny performance as Becca’s saucy sister Izzy.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Going to see a saucy period movie starring attractive Aussies that's all about lust, obsession and revenge.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Reunited, Marcy and Savannah perform a saucy cheerleading routine in front of their husbands, which ends with the promise of fellatio.
—Alexander Nazaryan, New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for saucy
Adjective
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Streaming-wise, Paramount now has the ability to combine Paramount+, HBO Max, and Pluto TV.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Feb. 2026
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After last fall went so badly off the rails, the wiser play for the Buffs surely would’ve been to wait until this year to re-negotiate — to see what a post-Shedeur/post-Hunter roster looked like.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
28 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Pair them with your favorite jeans or skirt in six color options, like neutral almond and a sassy leopard print.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Feb. 2026
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Along the way, Donnie haphazardly recruits, amongst others, Vy, a sassy, loyal, and fiercely independent Aye-Aye; Kiki, a flightless Kakapo parrot and powerhouse of kindness and optimism; and Roman, an overly dramatic Jamaican Funnel-Eared Bat.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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While its romanticized view of the past may not be for everyone, the series excels in demonstrating da Vinci's boundless creativity, channeled through Tom Riley's cheeky, charismatic performance that brings the artist into the 21st century.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Feb. 2026
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In a subsequent photo, Madonna shared different angles of the cheeky look, including her strappy wraparound harness and her twist on the peekaboo lingerie trend.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Downstairs, the Solarium serves breakfast (strong coffee, fresh fruit, and French-leaning pastries) in a bright, skylit setting.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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Hours later, an explosion near the airport sent a thick plume of black smoke into the air – part of a fresh wave of Iranian strikes across the Middle East on Sunday following the death of Iran’s supreme leader in US-Israeli strikes.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The men’s capsule imbues the same collegiate spirit, with polos and shirting in sprightly patterns—albeit, slightly bolder than women’s—alongside said new take on the retailer’s windproof blouson, in khaki, sand and navy, plus relaxed sports shorts.—
Alice Cary,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2026
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With his new Inside Out Denim Collection, Flanigan reimagines timeless denim staples through a bold, conceptual lens—proving that everyday wear can still feel elevated and intentional.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Gemma reluctantly agrees to rebuild her impudent robot in a new body, and the sequel ends with an explosive showdown between Amelia and M3GAN, who nearly dies in a noble attempt to save Gemma and her niece, Cady (Violet McGraw).—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
29 June 2025
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Fortunately, Snow White’s newfound enlightenment does not deny her the possibility of romance, although princes are now strictly off-limits; her love interest here is a fetchingly impudent bandit, Jonathan (Andrew Burnap), who is leading a scrappy rebellion against the Evil Queen.—
Justin Chang,
The New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The head of France’s Louvre Museum has resigned four months after a brazen daylight heist, in which thieves took jewels worth approximately $102 million.—
Marissa Martinez,
NBC news,
25 Feb. 2026
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But many Mexicans remained unconvinced that the military operation would in fact weaken Oseguera’s cartel, and that the spate of brazen lawlessness was over.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But no character in any Broadway musical of recent vintage is designed to steal scenes like Aunt Debra, and Emily Koch obliges with a bold, brassy portrayal that proves a key catalyst for the engaging spirit of this marvelous production.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
25 Feb. 2026
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Much of The Pitt's success comes courtesy of its ensemble, which includes a motley crew of seasoned residents, insecure medical students, brassy nurses, and unlikable administrators.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Dec. 2025
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“Saucy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saucy. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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