'Saucy' definitions:
Definition of 'saucy'
(from WordNet)
adjective
Characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality; "a certain irreverent gaiety and ease of manner" [syn: impertinent, irreverent, pert, saucy]
adjective
Definition of 'Saucy'
From: GCIDE
- Saucy \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. [1913 Webster]
- Am I not protector, saucy priest? --Shak. [1913 Webster]
- 2. Expressive of, or characterized by, impudence; impertinent; as, a saucy eye; saucy looks. [1913 Webster]
- We then have done you bold and saucy wrongs. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
- Syn: Impudent; insolent; impertinent; rude. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'saucy'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- arch,
- arrogant,
- audacious,
- bantam,
- biggety,
- bluff,
- bold,
- brash,
- brassy,
- brazen,
- bumptious,
- challenging,
- cheeky,
- chutzpadik,
- cocky,
- combative,
- contemptuous,
- contumelious,
- crusty,
- daring,
- defiant,
- defying,
- derisive,
- disdainful,
- disregardful,
- disrespectful,
- facy,
- flip,
- flippant,
- fresh,
- frivolous,
- gally,
- gratuitous,
- greatly daring,
- impertinent,
- impudent,
- insolent,
- intrusive,
- light-minded,
- malapert,
- meddlesome,
- nervy,
- obtrusive,
- pert,
- procacious,
- regardless of consequences,
- rude,
- sassy,
- smart,
- smart-alecky,
- smart-ass,
- uncalled-for,
- volatile,
- wise,
- wise-ass