Saucy: meaning, definitions and examples

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saucy

[ ˈsɔːsi ]

^{Context #1}

describing someone's behavior

Having a bold, lively, or spirited manner; impertinently bold; sauciness often implies a desirable and amusing quality

Synonyms

bold, impertinent, lively

Examples of usage

She gave him a saucy smile before walking away.
I love her saucy attitude towards life.

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describing food

Having a strong, spicy, or tart taste; flavorful in a way that is slightly spicy or salty

Synonyms

flavorful, spicy, tangy

Examples of usage

The saucy pasta had just the right amount of spice.
The saucy barbecue sauce added a tangy flavor to the meat.

Translations

Translations of the word "saucy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 atrevido

🇮🇳 उद्दंड

🇩🇪 frech

🇮🇩 nakal

🇺🇦 зухвалий

🇵🇱 zuchwały

🇯🇵 生意気な

🇫🇷 effronté

🇪🇸 atrevido

🇹🇷 arsız

🇰🇷 건방진

🇸🇦 وقح

🇨🇿 drzý

🇸🇰 drzý

🇨🇳 无礼的

🇸🇮 nesramen

🇮🇸 frekur

🇰🇿 жасқаншақ

🇬🇪 თავხედური

🇦🇿 sərt

🇲🇽 atrevido

Word origin

The word 'saucy' originated from the Middle English word 'sauce', which referred to a flavorful liquid served with food to enhance its taste. Over time, 'saucy' evolved to describe someone or something with a bold, lively, or spicy characteristic. The term has been used in English language since the 14th century.