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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...

   • Znaczenie Saucy, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

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

   • Saucy Spanish Translation

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

   • Saucy: Polish Translation

     SAUCY translate: pyskaty, rubaszny, zuchwały, impertynencki....

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     SAUCY translate: 无礼的，粗鲁的;（以幽默方式表示）色情的. Learn more in the...

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   The meaning of SAUCY is served with or having the consistency of sauce. How to use saucy in a sentence.

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

8. 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 means rude or referring to sex in a way that is humorous but not offensive. Learn how to use this adjective with synonyms, pronunciation and word origin.