Saucy

//ˈsɔ.si// adj

adj ·Moderate ·High school level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Similar to sauce; having the consistency or texture of sauce.

    "Bring the tomatoes to a boil and then simmer until they reach a saucy consistency."

  2. 2
    Impertinent or disrespectful, often in a manner that is regarded as entertaining or amusing; smart. figuratively

    "She is a loud, saucy child who doesn't show a lot of respect to her elders."

  3. 3
    Impudently bold; pert.

    "Her mouth was large, and she had a saucy, pronounced chin."

  4. 4
    Sharp; pungent; piquant.
  5. 5
    Mildly erotic.

    "I enjoyed the dancing, but my husband found it a little too saucy."

Adjective
  1. 1
    improperly forward or bold wordnet
  2. 2
    characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
impertinentarcharrogantaudaciousaudaciousbantam

Example

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"Indulge me with your saucy dating stories."

Etymology

From sauce + -y.

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