adjective
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impertinent
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pert; jaunty
a saucy hat
Other Word Forms
- oversaucy adjective
- saucily adverb
- sauciness noun
Etymology
Origin of saucy
Example Sentences
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Ernst Lubitsch is best remembered today for directing some of the wittiest, sauciest Hollywood romantic comedies of the 1930s and ’40s.
If I’m feeling saucy, shredded iceberg and Swiss join the party.
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It’s a rare spot that excels at both minimalist nigiri, where the fish is the star, and saucy, more elaborate rolls.
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I think of it like a little flavor orchestra: saucy, cheesy, meaty, tangy, fresh.
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It consists of two layers of moist sponge cake smothered in custard filling and whipped cream that’s then topped with a glorious spread of saucy strawberries and dollops of extra whipped cream.
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