Pronunciation: /ˈsɔsi/

Definitions of saucy

adjective having or showing a bold, lively, or spirited manner; impertinent or disrespectful

Example Sentences

A1 The saucy cat chased after the mouse.

A2 She gave him a saucy wink before walking away.

B1 The saucy remark made everyone in the room laugh.

B2 Her saucy attitude often got her into trouble.

C1 The chef's saucy creations were always a hit with customers.

C2 The actress delivered her lines with a saucy charm that captivated the audience.

adverb in a saucy manner

Example Sentences

A1 She winked at him saucily across the room.

A2 The chef added a saucy twist to the traditional recipe.

B1 The comedian's saucy jokes had the audience in stitches.

B2 The actress delivered her lines with a saucy attitude that captivated the audience.

C1 The politician's saucy remarks caused quite a stir in the media.

C2 The author's saucy writing style pushed the boundaries of conventional literature.

Examples of saucy in a Sentence

formal The chef prepared a saucy dish with a rich tomato sauce.

informal I can't resist a saucy burger with extra cheese.

slang She gave him a saucy wink before walking away.

figurative Her saucy remarks always liven up the conversation.

Grammatical Forms of saucy

past tense

sauced

plural

sauces

comparative

saucier

superlative

sauciest

present tense

sauces

future tense

will sauce

perfect tense

have sauced

continuous tense

is saucing

singular

saucy

positive degree

saucy

infinitive

to sauce

gerund

saucing

participle

saucing

Origin and Evolution of saucy

First Known Use: 1525 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'saucy' originated from the Middle English word 'sauce', which referred to a condiment or seasoning used to add flavor to food.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'saucy' evolved from its literal meaning of being related to sauce or condiments to having a more figurative meaning of being impertinent, bold, or cheeky in behavior or speech.