Definition of saucy Saucy

/sɔˈsi/ - [sosee] - sauc•y

We found 11 definitions of saucy from 6 different sources.

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What does saucy mean?

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Adjective

saucy - improperly forward or bold; "don't be fresh with me"; "impertinent of a child to lecture a grownup"; "an impudent boy given to insulting strangers"; "Don't get wise with me!"
  fresh, impertinent, impudent, overbold, smart, sassy, wise
  forward at or near or directed toward the front; "the forward section of the aircraft"; "a forward plunge down the stairs"; "forward motion"
saucy - characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality; "a certain irreverent gaiety and ease of manner"
  impertinent, irreverent, pert
  spirited displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • saucy (superl.)
    Showing impertinent boldness or pertness; transgressing the rules of decorum; treating superiors with contempt; impudent; insolent; as, a saucy fellow.
  • saucy (superl.)
    Expressive of, or characterized by, impudence; impertinent; as, a saucy eye; saucy looks.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • saucy
    Not showing due respect.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • saucy
    saw′si, adj. (comp. Sau′cier, superl. Sau′ciest) sharp: pungent: insolent: overbearing: wanton: impudent, pert.—adv. Sau′cily.—n. Sau′ciness. [Sauce.]

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  • saucy, adjective.

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