Definitions for: Saucy


[adj] 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"
[adj] characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality; "a certain irreverent gaiety and ease of manner"



Webster (1913) Definition: Sau"cy, a. [Compar. Saucier; superl. Sauciest.]
[From Sauce.]
1. Showing impertinent boldness or pertness; transgressing
the rules of decorum; treating superiors with contempt;
impudent; insolent; as, a saucy fellow.

Am I not protector, saucy priest? --Shak.

2. Expressive of, or characterized by, impudence;
impertinent; as, a saucy eye; saucy looks.

We then have done you bold and saucy wrongs. --Shak.

Syn: Impudent; insolent; impertinent; rude.

Synonyms: forward, fresh, impertinent, impudent, irreverent, overbold, pert, sassy, smart, spirited

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