Saucy

Pronunciation: /ˈsɔːsiː/

Saucy (adjective)

  1. Showing a bold or cheeky attitude, often in a playful way.
  2. Having a strong or spicy flavor, often used to describe food.

Examples

  • The saucy remark made everyone laugh.
  • The dish had a saucy flavor that delighted the guests.

Common collocations: saucy comment, saucy attitude, saucy dish, saucy sauce

Synonyms of Saucy

Formal

Informal

Antonyms of Saucy

  • — Describes someone who is compliant and yielding.
  • — Describes someone who is restrained and not outspoken.