About The Word Saucy
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Saucy
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What's The Definition Of Saucy?
[adj] 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"
[adj] characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality; "a certain irreverent gaiety and ease of manner" Synonyms | Synonyms for Saucy: forward | fresh | impertinent | impudent | irreverent | overbold | pert | sassy | smart | spirited Related Terms | Find terms related to Saucy: See Also | Saucy In Webster's Dictionary \Sau"cy\, a. [Compar. {Saucier}; superl. {Sauciest}.]
[From {Sauce}.]
1. Showing impertinent boldness or pertness; transgressing
the rules of decorum; treating superiors with contempt;
impudent; insolent; as, a saucy fellow.
Am I not protector, saucy priest? --Shak.
2. Expressive of, or characterized by, impudence;
impertinent; as, a saucy eye; saucy looks.
We then have done you bold and saucy wrongs. --Shak.
Syn: Impudent; insolent; impertinent; rude.
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