saucy

Speech parts

1. saucy - Adjective

3. saucy - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

Showing impertinent boldness or pertness; transgressing the rules of decorum; treating superiors with contempt; impudent; insolent; as, a saucy fellow.

Expressive of, or characterized by, impudence; impertinent; as, a saucy eye; saucy looks.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

impudent impertinent pert fresh wise smart rude irreverent insolent overbold sassy arch archer randy kinky
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Antonyms

dowdy askew bashful proper pure modest
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Related terms

tomato-saucy

Phrases with the word

tomato-saucy saucy girl

Derivatives

saucier sauciest

Examples

don't be fresh with me Source: Internet

impertinent of a child to lecture a grownup Source: Internet

an impudent boy given to insulting strangers Source: Internet

Don't get wise with me! Source: Internet

a certain irreverent gaiety and ease of manner Source: Internet

Add the chopped fresh and tinned tomatoes, a pinch of dried red chilli and a pinch of oregano, and simmer for 20 minutes, pressing the tomatoes with the back a wooden spoon or potato masher, until rich, saucy and to your liking. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

saucisson sec sauconite saucrosmylid saudagar Saudek Sauder