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
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.
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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
The Big Arch is indeed a beefy, cheesy, saucy burger.
—Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 25 Feb. 2026
Wash the air fryer basket with warm, soapy water after making saucy or greasy foods, or wipe it down after heating dry foods like toast.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
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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
The Big Arch is indeed a beefy, cheesy, saucy burger.
—Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 25 Feb. 2026
Wash the air fryer basket with warm, soapy water after making saucy or greasy foods, or wipe it down after heating dry foods like toast.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for saucy
Adjective
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Diaz-Balart of Miami is among the Republicans now doubting redistricting is wise.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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David Schulte had helped other cities remove terrain and encourage water-wise sod installations, like a Tahoma 31 Bermuda grass blend.—
Gabriela Vidal,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In girl friend groups, one of the girls is a bit more controlling, a bit more sassy, and a bit more precocious than the other ones.—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2026
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But getting sassy with an umpire isn’t an indictment of one’s character, and this is supposed to be lighthearted.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Yet behind his cheeky facade lies a current of self-doubt that threatens to unravel him.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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The beer names may be fun and cheeky—perennial bestsellers include Screw Loose Blonde and Road Devil Amber Lager—but Pecan Street’s brews have brought home some serious hardware, including a World Beer Cup.—
Jill Robbins,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Lush, vibrant and full of life, California Tropicals instantly brightens any space while adding fresh, feel-good energy.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Located in the heart of the downtown buzz, this 70-room property is arguably one of the most luxurious places in town to soak up the sun, with a dreamy pool deck, a rooftop bar, and fresh cookies available nightly.—
Acacia Gabriel,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Our take on classic chicken salad features curry powder and fresh cilantro for a spicy, bold flavor.—
Phoebe Evans,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
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Two years after debuting his bold ink in 2024, MGK talked more indepth about the story behind his physical transformation.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 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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Consider this evilmeister’s brazen acts of treason and revenge, unbounded deceit, swinish immorality and negative role modeling.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
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What follows below are six of the most brazen art heists ever pulled off, from the crime that accidentally made The Mona Lisa the most famous painting in the world to the Romanian kitchen where a Picasso may have gone up in smoke.—
Nick Mafi,
Architectural Digest,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Don’t forget to use a great hair toner to stop any unwanted brassy tones from showing through, and consider switching to a sulfate-free shampoo to make your color last longer.—
Bianca London,
Glamour,
24 Mar. 2026
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This story of Prohibition-era musicians on the lam is for anyone who likes their musicals big and brassy.—
Cary Darling,
Houston Chronicle,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Saucy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saucy. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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