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
The singer co-directed the amusing and saucy video with Hannah Lux Davis; watch it below.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Mar. 2026
The saucy track bemoans a 335-day dry spell since her last romantic encounter, with double entendres aplenty.
—Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
That’s what happens with Netflix’s saucy eight-part adaptation of Julia May Jonas’ spicy novel, a sly one that’s intent on elbowing academia in a humorous way.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
In Moroccan home kitchens, Benlafquih notes pressure cookers or conventional pots are often used to prepare similar dishes, which may be referred to as marqa—named for their saucier outcome—or gamila, after the vessel, or by other regional terms.
—Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 27 Feb. 2026
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Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Mar. 2026
The saucy track bemoans a 335-day dry spell since her last romantic encounter, with double entendres aplenty.
—Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
That’s what happens with Netflix’s saucy eight-part adaptation of Julia May Jonas’ spicy novel, a sly one that’s intent on elbowing academia in a humorous way.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
In Moroccan home kitchens, Benlafquih notes pressure cookers or conventional pots are often used to prepare similar dishes, which may be referred to as marqa—named for their saucier outcome—or gamila, after the vessel, or by other regional terms.
—Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for saucy
Adjective
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Reaves finished the night with 15 points on 7-for-14 shooting, a step up efficiency-wise from his return to the court in Game 5 on Wednesday.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
2 May 2026
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Containers dry out much quicker, so keep that in mind when selecting plants and opt for water-wise and drought-resistant varieties, Vater suggests.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Ever the sassy songwriter, Musgraves handles these specters like a pro with witty write-offs.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
30 Apr. 2026
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While Vosk’s sassier Cee Cee holds her own in the churn, Barrett, also a fine singer but trapped in the straight-and-narrow part (with sadder wigs), gets swept out to sea.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Complete with a neat writing desk overlooking the dense flora, there is no better place to start or finish that long-gestating novel—or simply fire off a cheeky vacation email.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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Plus there’s a bar, Larry’s Bar, a cheeky nod to the Venetian classic on the Grand Canal, Harry’s Bar.—
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
5 May 2026
Adjective
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The striking blooms make excellent cut flowers, both fresh and dried, and attract butterflies and bees to the garden.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 May 2026
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Spring desserts should be easy, sweet, and loaded with the season's best produce, like fresh berries.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2026
Adjective
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Grant was compelled to celebrate the nation’s hundredth anniversary just as its boldest experiment in democracy to date was being dismantled.—
Jelani Cobb,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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However, with form improving, fixtures aligning, and motivation sky-high, their players could be exactly the kind of bold picks that make all the difference in the closing weeks.—
Abdul Rehman,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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His first goal was pretty enough, an inch-perfect sidefoot just inside Donnarumma’s far post, but his second was a work of impudent art.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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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
Adjective
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This is a brazen violation of international law.—
Lincoln Anderson,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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In a brazen attempt in December, a briefcase filled with pigeons stuffed in socks was intercepted at Latvia's border with Russia.—
Sharyn Alfonsi,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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For any Kentucky Derby spectator at Churchill Downs or at home, the brassy Call to the Post is instantly recognizable—a goosebump-inducing trill that the race is about to begin.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2026
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Here opposites — classy and brassy — are distractions, with odd-couple joking substituting for something more substantial.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Saucy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saucy. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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