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saucy

adjective \ˈsȯ-sē, ˈsa-\

: rude usually in a lively and playful way

: served with a sauce

sauc·i·ersauc·i·est

Full Definition of SAUCY

1
:  served with or having the consistency of sauce
2
a :  impertinently bold and impudent
b :  amusingly forward and flippant :  irrepressible
3
:  smart, trim <a saucy little hat>
— sauc·i·ly \-sə-lē\ adverb
— sauc·i·ness \-sē-nəs\ noun
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First Known Use of SAUCY

1508

Related to SAUCY

Synonyms
arch, audacious, bold, bold-faced, brash, brassbound, brassy, brazen, brazen-faced, cheeky, cocksure, cocky, fresh, impertinent, impudent, insolent, sassy, nervy, wise
Antonyms
meek, mousy (or mousey), retiring, shy, timid
SAUCILY Defined for Kids

saucy

adjective \ˈsȯ-sē\
sauc·i·ersauc·i·est

Definition of SAUCY for Kids

1
:  being rude and disrespectful :  sassy <a saucy manner>
2
:  stylish in dress or appearance <a saucy hat>
— sauc·i·ly \-ə-lē\ adverb

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