saucy
adjective
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Pronunciation: /ˈsɔː.sɪ/ / /ˈsɔ.si/ / /ˈsɑ.si/
adj
Etymology: From sauce + -y.
- 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.”
- 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.”
- Impudently bold; pert.
“Her mouth was large, and she had a saucy, pronounced chin.”
- Sharp; pungent; piquant.
- 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.”