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View usage for: (sɔːsi) Word forms: comparative saucier, superlative sauciestadjectiveSomeone or something that is saucy refers to sex in a light-hearted, amusing way. ...a saucy joke. Synonyms: impudent, cheeky [informal], impertinent, forward More Synonyms of saucy More Synonyms of saucy (ˈsɔːsɪ) adjectiveWord forms: saucier or sauciest2. pert; jaunty a saucy hat Derived forms saucily (ˈsaucily) adverb sauciness (ˈsauciness) noun saucy in American English (ˈsɔsi) adjectiveWord forms: ˈsaucier or ˈsauciest2. pert; sprightly a saucy smile 3. stylish or smart her saucy new hat SIMILAR WORDS: imˈpertinent Derived forms saucily (ˈsaucily) adverb sauciness (ˈsauciness) noun Examples of 'saucy' in a sentencesaucy Simply take your guy into the kitchen and cook up something saucy.You claim you were just being polite when you answered her saucy texts.She accidentally emailed the saucy snaps to her maths class after uploading the wrong document.The message was saucy rather than explicit but it gave the game away.See more saucy snaps of the pair online.The couple met on the website and made headlines after swapping saucy messages.And these saucy snaps are bound to set temperatures soaring.He used to love me sending saucy texts but now he just ignores them or changes the subject.The saucy scenes were filmed in Hawaii earlier this month.THE easiest way is simply to not take saucy pictures of yourself or partners.I was clearly being used as a paying chauffeur while the guy had a quick cuppa or something more saucy.And there can't be many operas in which the leading soprano makes saucy jokes about Kant.Meanwhile he's chatting up women on the net, sending and receiving saucy pictures.But these seaside souvenirs fail the first test of the saucy postcard... because they're not remotely funny.You could draw a line of descent from that cheeky 17th-century image straight to the saucy postcards of contemporary Blackpool.But there is some good news - she's amassed an army of male fans who have sent her saucy pictures and marriage proposals. British English: saucy ADJECTIVE Someone or something that is saucy refers to sex in a light-hearted, amusing way. ...a saucy joke. - American English: saucy
- Brazilian Portuguese: atrevido
- Chinese: 开色情玩笑的
- European Spanish: descarado
- French: osé
- German: schlüpfrig
- Italian: piccante
- Japanese: わいせつな
- Korean: 음탕한
- European Portuguese: atrevido
- Latin American Spanish: descarado
Definition cheeky or slightly rude in an amusing and light-hearted way a saucy joke Synonyms flip (informal) sassy (informal) lippy (US, Canadian, slang) smart-alecky (informal) Definition jaunty and boldly smart Additional synonymsDefinition disrespectful They sat making cheeky comments about passers-by. Synonyms impudent, rude, forward, fresh (informal), insulting, saucy, audacious, sassy (informal), pert, disrespectful, impertinent, insolent, lippy (slang) Definition stylish and attractive He looked very dashing in a designer jacket of soft black leather. Synonyms stylish, smart, elegant, dazzling, flamboyant, sporty, swish (informal, British), urbane, jaunty, dapper, showyPeople shouldn't treat each other in this disrespectful way. Synonyms contemptuous, insulting, rude, cheeky, irreverent, bad-mannered, impertinent, insolent, impolite, impudent, discourteous, uncivil- saturnine
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Additional synonymsDefinition treating serious matters with inappropriate light-heartedness or lack of respect She dismissed it as a flippant comment. Synonyms frivolous, rude, cheeky, irreverent, flip (informal), superficial, saucy, glib, pert, disrespectful, offhand, impertinent, impudentDefinition overfamiliar or disrespectful She is very forward and confident. Synonyms presumptuous, confident, familiar, bold, fresh (informal), assuming, presuming, cheeky, brash, pushy (informal), brazen, shameless, sassy (informal), pert, impertinent, impudent, bare-faced, overweening, immodest, brass-necked (British, informal), overfamiliar, brazen-faced, overassertive, fwd Definition overfamiliar or disrespectful Don't get fresh with me. Synonyms cheeky (informal), bold, brazen, impertinent, forward, familiar, flip (informal), saucy, audacious, sassy (informal), pert, disrespectful, presumptuous, insolent, impudent, smart-alecky (informal) Definition carefree and merry I am in good health, gay and cheerful. Synonyms cheerful, happy, bright, glad, lively, sparkling, sunny, jolly, animated, merry, upbeat (informal), buoyant, cheery, joyous, joyful, carefree, jaunty, chirpy (informal), vivacious, jovial, gleeful, debonair, blithe, insouciant, full of beans (informal), light-heartedDefinition disrespectful or rude I don't like strangers who ask impertinent questions. Synonyms rude, forward, cheeky (informal), saucy (informal), fresh (informal), bold, flip (informal), brazen, sassy (informal), pert, disrespectful, presumptuous, insolent, impolite, impudent, lippy (slang), discourteous, uncivil, unmannerlyDefinition rude and disrespectful They can be insolent and difficult to get along with. Synonyms rude, cheeky, impertinent, fresh (informal), bold, insulting, abusive, saucy, contemptuous, pert, impudent, uncivil, insubordinate, brazen-faced Definition smart and spruce He was a natty dresser.a natty pin-stripe suit Synonyms smart, sharp (informal), dashing (old-fashioned), elegant, trim, neat, fashionable, stylish, trendy (British, informal), chic, spruce, well-dressed, dapper, debonair, snazzy (informal), modish, well-turned-out, rakish, crucial (slang), schmick (Australian, informal) Definition confident or spirited Graham was looking as perky as ever. Synonyms lively, spirited, bright, sunny, cheerful, animated, upbeat (informal), buoyant, bubbly, cheery, bouncy, genial, jaunty, chirpy (informal), sprightly, vivacious, in fine fettle, full of beans (informal), gay (old-fashioned), bright-eyed and bushy-tailed (informal) Definition saucy or impudent pert questions Synonyms impudent, forward, smart, bold, fresh (informal), flip (informal), cheeky, brash, saucy, pushy (informal), sassy (US, informal), flippant, presumptuous, impertinent, insolent, lippy (US, Canadian, slang) Definition bold and insolent It would be presumptuous of me to give an opinion. Synonyms pushy (informal), forward, bold, arrogant, presuming, rash, audacious, conceited, foolhardy, insolent, overweening, overconfident, overfamiliar, bigheaded (informal), uppish (British, informal), too big for your bootsAdditional synonymsDefinition dashing or jaunty rakish young gentlemen Synonyms dashing (old-fashioned), smart, sporty, flashy, breezy, jaunty, dapper, natty (informal), debonair, snazzy (informal), raffish, devil-may-careDefinition insulting or impolite He's rude to her friends. Synonyms impolite, insulting, cheeky, abrupt, short, blunt, abusive, curt, churlish, disrespectful, brusque, offhand, impertinent, insolent, inconsiderate, peremptory, impudent, discourteous, uncivil, unmannerly, ill-manneredDefinition (of clothes) suitable for sport The moustache gave him a certain sporty air. Synonyms casual, stylish, jazzy (informal), loud, informal, trendy (British, informal), flashy, jaunty, showy, snazzy (informal), raffish, rakish, gay (old-fashioned), schmick (Australian, informal) |