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saucy
UK /ˈsɔː.sɪ/ US /ˈsɔ.si/
adj 5
Collocations
4ADJ.
loud
VERB + SAUCY
eating, like, reach, read, skewered
SAUCY + NOUN
balls, child, consistency, stories
PREP.
from, on, with
Definitions
adj
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
Impertinent or disrespectful, often in a manner that is regarded as entertaining or amusing; smart.
She is a loud, saucy child who doesn't show a lot of respect to her elders.
If this be knowne to you, and your Allowance, / We then haue done you bold, and ſaucie wrongs.
3
Impudently bold; pert.
Her mouth was large, and she had a saucy, pronounced chin.
4
Sharp; pungent; piquant.
5
Mildly erotic.
I enjoyed the dancing, but my husband found it a little too saucy.
Saucy epaulet shoulder and full sleeves that fit into neat button trimmed cuffs.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
adjective — characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality
- impertinent
- irreverent
- pert
Antonyms
Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
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Bring the tomatoes to a boil and then simmer until they reach a saucy consistency.
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She is a loud, saucy child who doesn't show a lot of respect to her elders.
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If this be knowne to you, and your Allowance, / We then haue done you bold, and ſaucie wrongs.
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Indulge me with your saucy dating stories.
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People tend to read more saucy books on an e-book reader because they don't have to show the cover while reading.
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I like the skewered saucy fish balls from the streets of Quezon City.
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