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   saucy

   /ˈsɔːsi/

   adjective

   • 1. sexually suggestive in a light-hearted and humorous way: British "saucy postcards" Similar suggestivetitillatingrisquérudebawdyracyribaldspicyinformal:raunchysmuttyfruitygamyOpposite demureprim
   • ▪ cheeky or impertinent. Similar cheekyimpudentimpertinentirreverentforwardinsolentdisrespectfulflippantfamiliarpresumptuousaudaciousboldbold as brassbrazencockyout of lineshamelessinformal:freshfliplippymouthysmart-arsedsassynervysmart-assedarchaic:malapertOpposite politerespectful
   • 2. having or expressing a bold, lively, or spirited manner: North American "the beret was perched at a saucy angle on her blonde hair" Similar jauntyrakishsportyraffishpertperkystylishdashingdapperinformal:nattysnazzysnappyspiffysassydated:gay

   Word Origin early 16th century (in the sense ‘savoury, flavoured with sauce’): from sauce + -y1.

   Derivatives

   • 1. saucily adverb
   • 2. sauciness noun

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   What is the meaning of the word saucy?

   • This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word sauciness. The property of being saucy. An instance of saucy behavior. Impudence; petulance; impertinence; contempt of superiours. Etymology: from saucy. Did beat their hands. Philip Sidney.

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   How do you use saucy in a sentence?

   • You can use saucy to describe someone who likes to cause trouble, but usually in a playful and funny way. Saucy is also a good word for a person who really likes to flirt. In the novel Oliver Twist, the character the Artful Dodger goes to court for stealing. During his hearing, the ten-year-old screams, “I am an Englishman; where are my rights?”

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   • Saucy is also a good word for a person who really likes to flirt. In the novel Oliver Twist, the character the Artful Dodger goes to court for stealing. During his hearing, the ten-year-old screams, “I am an Englishman; where are my rights?” Saucy words from a saucy child.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSAUCY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Saucy means rude and showing no respect, or referring to sex, especially in a humorous way. Learn more about the word, its pronunciation, synonyms, and translations in different languages.

   • English (US)

     SAUCY meaning: 1. rude and showing no respect, or referring...

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     SAUCY definicja: 1. rude and showing no respect, or...

   • Saucy: French Translation

     saucy translate: impertinent. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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   • Saucy Spanish Translation

     SAUCY translate: picante, fresco, descarado. Learn more in...

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   You can use saucy to describe someone who likes to cause trouble, but usually in a playful and funny way. Saucy is also a good word for a person who really likes to flirt.

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   Saucy can mean served with or having the consistency of sauce, or impertinently bold and impudent. Learn more about the word history, synonyms, examples, and related articles of saucy.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › saucySaucy - definition of saucy by The Free Dictionary

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   Saucy means impertinent, disrespectful, or attractive in a playful or lively way. Find out the origin, usage, and translations of this adjective, as well as related words and expressions.

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   Saucy definition: impertinent; insolent. See examples of SAUCY used in a sentence.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSAUCY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Saucy means sexually suggestive or cheeky in a humorous way. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts, synonyms, word origin and usage examples from various sources.

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   SAUCY meaning: 1. rude and showing no respect, or referring to sex, especially in a humorous way: 2. rude and…. Learn more.