2 definitions found
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
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.
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.
From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]:
saucy
adj 1: characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality; "a
certain irreverent gaiety and ease of manner" [syn: {impertinent},
{irreverent}, {pert}]
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" [syn: {fresh},
{impertinent}, {impudent}, {overbold}, {smart}]
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