Saucy

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈsɔː.sɪ/
• UK IPA: /ˈsÉ‘.si/
• Rhymes: -ɔːsi

Origin

From sauce.

Full definition of saucy

Adjective

1. Similar to sauce; having the consistency or texture of sauce.
2. Impertinent or disrespectful, often in a way that is regarded as entertaining or amusing; smart.
• ~1603, William Shakespeare, Othello, the Moor of Venice , Act I, scene I, line 143:If this be known to you, and your allowance/ When we have done you bold and saucy wrongs.
3. She is a loud, saucy child who doesn't show a lot of respect to her elders.
4. Impudently bold; pert; piquant.
5. Mildly erotic.My wife and I enjoyed the dancing, but she found it a little too saucy.

Synonyms

Derived terms

• sauciness