saucy meaning

UK US /ˈsɔsi/ 2 syllables

saucy (adjective): characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality.

saucy has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

saucy as an adjective

  1. characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality
    • a certain irreverent gaiety and ease of manner

    Synonyms: impertinent, irreverent, pert

    Similar: spirited

  2. improperly forward or bold
    • don't be fresh with me
    • impertinent of a child to lecture a grownup
    • an impudent boy given to insulting strangers
    • Don't get wise with me!

    Synonyms: fresh, impertinent, impudent, overbold, smart, sassy, wise

    Similar: forward

    Related forms: sauciness

How to pronounce saucy

saucy is pronounced /ˈsɔsi/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with saucy

Scrabble score: 10 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SA · words ending in CY · 5-letter words

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