saucy

adjective
UK: /ˈsɔː.si/
US: /ˈsɔː.si/

  1. Rude and showing no respect.

    1. The waiter was saucy to the customer.
    2. I told my friend her behavior at the party was saucy and unacceptable.

  2. Funny in a slightly rude way, often related to sex.

    1. He told a saucy joke.
    2. The movie had a saucy sense of humor that I really enjoyed.

  3. Attractive, lively, and confident.

    1. She had a saucy smile on her face.
    2. The singer's saucy performance captivated the entire audience.

Synonyms

impudent cheeky insolent pert flippant witty lively bold

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "saucy" in English means: Rude and showing no respect., Funny in a slightly rude way, often related to sex., Attractive, lively, and confident..

The phonetic transcription of "saucy" is /ˈsɔː.si/ in British English and /ˈsɔː.si/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "saucy": impudent, cheeky, insolent, pert, flippant, witty, lively, bold.

Example usage of "saucy": "The waiter was saucy to the customer.". More examples on the page.