Sauciness

Pronunciation: /ˈɛsˈoʊˈsiˈaɪˈnɛs/

Sauciness (noun)

  1. A playful, rude way of speaking or behaving that shows you are not afraid to be disrespectful.
  2. Behaviour that is too bold or disrespectful, often in a way that annoys other people.

Examples

  • Her sauciness made the teacher smile.
  • His sauciness often shows up in jokes.