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saucy

Pronunciation: /ˈsɔːsi/

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Definition of saucy

adjective (saucier, sauciest)

informal
  • 1chiefly British sexually suggestive in a light-hearted and humorous way: saucy postcards
  • cheeky or impertinent.
  • 2chiefly North American having or expressing a bold, lively, or spirited manner: the beret was perched at a saucy angle on her blonde hair

Derivatives

saucily

adverb

sauciness

noun

Origin:

early 16th century (in the sense 'savoury, flavoured with sauce'): from sauce + -y1

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